Dr. Laurie Scott, MD, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Laurie Scott, MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Maternal & Fetal Medicine

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Practice At 1150 N. 35th Ave Suite Suite 575 Hollywood Florida, 33021
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Dr. Laurie Scott is an Maternal Fetal Medicine (Perinatology) specialist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Scott specializes in the management of high risk pregnancies, whether the mother or baby (or both) have a complication.  As a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, or MFM, Dr. Scott can treat or co-manage a number of health issues which may increase pregnancy risks, including (but not limited to) high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, lupus, and cancer in pregnancy, a history of miscarriage or preterm delivery, and problems with the baby such as genetic disorders, abnormalities, and poor fetal growth.  Dr Scott also provides fetal sonograms for diagnosis of abnormalities and evaluation of the baby's growth, as well as amniocentesis to diagnose a variety of genetic disorders in the baby.  In this specialty, doctors focus on care of the mother and baby during the pregnancy in collaboration with a woman's regular Obstetrician and other specialists.  They may also provide consultation for high risk situations before conception to plan for, and optimize, later pregnancy outcomes.  

Education and Training

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1987

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Provider Details

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Dr. Laurie Scott, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Why is my period so light?

    That's probably ok. Menstrual cycles are very sensitive to other things going on in your body. It's not unusual, especially for a teenager, to have changes in your periods from time to time, including how long they last, how heavy they are and whether they are on time. Having had Covid recently probably disrupted your usual rhythm. Since you are not sexually active pregnancy would not be the cause. For now, don't worry. If you continue to have unusual changes that concern you, you should see a gynecologist. Hope this helps! READ MORE

  • Childbirth ability?

    Hi, your fertility will not be affected by your previous history. Men produce new sperm essentially continuously, unlike women, who are born with all the eggs they will ever have. Previous loss of sperm will not affect your production of new sperm in the future. There are other things that might decrease your sperm count, for example hydroceles or injury, some medications and other health issues, and some men have a naturally low sperm count, but your masturbation history will not cause a problem. READ MORE

  • Missed period

    Hi, The answer depends on whether you have had sex again since you took the plan B and had your period. If you had your period after taking Plan B, it is most likely that you were not pregnant at that time. If, in the interim, you have had sex again, and now your period is late, that could mean that you are pregnant now or it could be just that your period is a bit late given that you’ve been having some stress on your body with the pneumonia etc. Assuming that the test you took was a pregnancy test and was negative, that’s a good indication that you’re just late because your body got a little out of cycle. That happens frequently and doesn’t mean anything bad if it happens every once in a while, particularly if you’ve been sick or stressed. But the negative test could also mean that you tested too early. If your period doesn’t start in the next week or so, I would repeat the pregnancy test. If it is still negative and you still aren’t having your period, then you should see your gynecologist for further evaluation. Hope this is helpful. Laurie Scott MD READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Management of high risk pregnanciesDetailed fetal ultrasoundAmniocentesisExpectant management of severe preeclampsiaAccreta ultrasound

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine Memorial Healthcare System 2012 - Present
  • Affiliate Faculty, Maternal Fetal Medicine Memorial Healthcare System, OB-GYN Residency Program 2020 - Present
  • Affiliate Faculty Florida Atlantic University, Schmidt College of Medicine, Department of OB-GYN 2013 - Present
  • Assistant Professor, Maternal Fetal Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center 1993 - 1998
  • Instructor, Maternal Fetal Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center 1991 - 1993

Awards

  • Spirit of Healing Award 2019 Memorial Healthcare System 
  • Women in Medicine Month-Highlighted Physician 2019 Envision Healthcare Services 
  • Honorable Mention, Poster Presentation 2014 Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, 3rd Annual Meeting 
  • Best Presentation of Magnolia Session 1996 ACOG District VII Annual Meeting 
  • Best Abstract 1996 Fourth Annual Texas Ob/Gyn Resident Research Award 
  • Highest score on CREOG exam 1991 CREOG 
  • Outstanding 3rd year Clerkship Ob/Gyn , 1986 Oklahoma University College of Medicine 
  • Magna Cum Laude 1983 Oral Roberts University 

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Pregnancy
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine  
  • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  
  • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine  
  • American Medical Association  

Fellowships

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center / Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Tx, 1991-1993, MFM Fellowship

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Congress of Obstetrics and GynecologySociety of Maternal Fetal MedicineAmerican Medical AssociationAmerican Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

Professional Affiliations

  • Memorial Healthcare System

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The Lord has directed my path. I had many mentors in residency and fellowship, including Dr. Larry Gilstrap and Dr. Norman Gant. They were supportive and helped guide my career. Memorial Healthcare System has been an amazing place to work with great colleagues and administrative support. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had there to develop the Maternal Fetal Medicine program.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Gardening

Areas of research

Opioid use disorder in pregnancy

Decreasing elective cesarean delivery before 39 weeks

Prevention of HSV recurrences in pregnancy

Dr. Laurie Scott, MD's Practice location

Memorial Physician Group Maternal Fetal Medicine

Practice At 1150 N. 35th Ave Suite Suite 575 -
Hollywood, Florida 33021
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