Training and Credentials
Dr. Frank Dawson

In 1995, I arrived in Temuco, Chile, after completing my specialist training in Traumatology and Orthopedics at the Universidad de Chile.

Since then, I have dedicated my career to delivering exceptional medical care, dividing my professional practice between the Traumatology and Orthopedics Service at Hernán Henríquez Aravena Hospital, the Universidad de la Frontera, and various clinics in Temuco.

With 30 years of experience as a specialist, my unwavering goal has always been to provide my patients with the highest standard of care. I am deeply committed to continuous education, sharing my expertise with the next generation of medical professionals, and fostering collaborative work environments that encourage ongoing learning.

Beyond my passion for medicine, I am an avid enthusiast of endurance sports such as running, swimming, and cycling. I participated in triathlons for several years, including long-distance events like IRONMAN. Although I haven’t competed recently, I still enjoy running and cycling, especially for the conversations that accompany them while we travel the routes of the Araucania Region. 

Important Milestones in my Professional Career

Medical Surgeon Degree: Universidad de Chile with maximum distinction.
Specialist  in Orthopedics and Traumatology : Universidad de Chile, also with maximum distinction.
Fellow in Joint Surgery: Specialized training at the Universidad de Chile
Travel Fellowship: Awarded by the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedics Sports (ISAKOS).
Past President: Former president of the Southern Branch of the Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT).

  • Master in Clinical Epidemiology and Management (CIGES)
  • Assistant Professor: Department of Surgery and Traumatology. Faculty of Medicine. Universidad de la Frontera (UFRO).
  • Member of the  Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT).
  • Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sport Medicine (ISAKOS).
  • Register in the Superintendencia de Salud: ID 34901
  • Register in the Colegio Médico de Chile: ID 18336.
  • Founding Partner of Centro Traumatológico TRIMED.