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Dr. Scott Desman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Scott Desman, MD
4.8 (275 Ratings)

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Dr. Scott Desman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Stuart, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Scott Desman, MD works in Stuart, FL as an Orthopedic Surgeon and has 42 years experience.

They are board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Desman completed a residency at University of North Carolina. Dr. Desman has has worked on more claims relating to Osteoarthritis of Knee and Knee Ligament Tears than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Desman has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 275 times. They are affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Desman practices at Practice in Stuart, FL and has additional offices in Port Saint Lucie, FL.

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  • Aetna HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PA
    1050 SE Monterey Rd Ste 400, Stuart, FL 34994
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    9401 SW Discovery Way Ste 101, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
  3. 3 Treasure Coast Center for Surgery
    1155 Se Monterey Road Ext, Stuart, FL 34994

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4.8
Based on 275 Reviews
5 Stars (259)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (9)

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Apr 02, 2024
Managed knee arthritis. Explained all options and started conservatively. Eventually needed surgery. Placement picture perfect. Took time through whole process to answer and explain all questions. Sorry he retired
— Apr 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of North Carolina|University of North Carolina Hospital
    1982
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of North Carolina
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Orthopadic and Arthric Hospital|Orthopaedic & Arthritic Hospital|Rothman Institute
    1987
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Dr. Scott Desman, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Desman accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Desman's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Desman accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Desman accepts here.

Dr. Desman frequently sees patients for Osteoarthritis of Knee and Knee Ligament Tears.

Dr. Desman has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 275 times.

Dr. Desman is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Desman has been practicing as an Orthopedic Surgeon for 42 years.

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