Dr. Claude B. Scott, MD, PhD, FAAOS

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Claude B. Scott, who serves patients in Brooklyn, New York.

A top professional in the field of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Scott is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital combines the award-winning expertise of Weill Cornell Medicine physicians, experienced healthcare staff, the intellectual energy of graduate residency and fellowship training programs, and the latest technologies to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to Brooklyn’s residents. They are passionate about providing each person who comes through their doors with the highest-quality services, making us Brooklyn’s premier location for multidisciplinary, comprehensive care.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Scott graduated with his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1995. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in 2000. He completed his subspecialized training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at the world-renown  AI DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware in 2001.

Achieving fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS).

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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