Orthopedic Surgeon
1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101
Beaufort, SC
29902
Top reviews
Went to Dr Scott due to lingering shoulder problem & he has that specialty. Staff (Evelyn) was great. They took x-rays right then and there. Dr Scott listened intently to me, performed a thorough exam, provided his diagnosis/treatShow morement suggestions and responded to my care request immediately. I was and am very pleased with the care I received. Highly recommended !
Dr. Scott is excellent at describing and addressing questions concerning my shoulder recovery. He is also well respected by the Physical Therapist I am working with at Elite PT. He has earned my respect and confidence to addresShow mores all concerns of my work related injuries. I would refer anyone to him for addressing shoulder issues.
Dr. Scott is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at BOSS Orthopaedics in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island, SC.
Dr. Scott’s expertise focuses on the shoulder and elbow, specifically in relation to sports medicine, trauma, minimally-invasive arthroscopy, replacement, and the complex reconstruction of these joints.
His training also included pediatric orthopaedics at the DuPont Institute and orthopaedic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering during his residency. He also completed the prestigious orthopaedic shoulder and elbow fellowship at Brown University, focusing on the upper extremity, including shoulder resurfacing, total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacement, as well as advanced minimally-invasive techniques of shoulder and elbow arthroscopy.
Since beginning practice in the Lowcountry in 2012, Dr. Scott has performed hundreds of shoulder and elbow surgeries annually and has been voted “Best Orthopaedist” by readers of a local magazine.
Dr. Scott is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of numerous other professional orthopaedic and medical societies. He has authored peer-reviewed journal publications and academic book chapters for orthopaedic surgery, including being the lead author for a shoulder chapter in the 2025 edition of Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Shoulder and Elbow 6.
ACL Tear
Arthritis
Arthroscopic Surgery
CMC Replacement
Carpal Tunnel
Dupuytren's Disease
Fracture Care
Hand & Wrist Injuries
Herniated Disc
Hip Replacement
Joint Injections
Knee Injuries
Knee Replacement
MRI
Meniscus Tear
Neck & Back Pain
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Stenosis
Tendonitis
Trigger Finger
Locations (4)
BOSS Orthopaedics
1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101
Beaufort, SC, 29902
BOSS Orthopaedics
4812 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC, 29910
BOSS Orthopaedics
39 Hospital Center Cmns
Second Floor
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
BOSS Orthopaedics
4812 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC, 29910
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1043545965
Reviews
Provided concise status review with prognosis for successful outcome after cheerful greeting and sincere inquiry as to sense of well-being, listening and answering all questions
Great pre surgery conversation.
He was very friendly, answered all my questions & explained the procedure I will need in “layman’s terms”.
He was very nice and knowledgeable!
Dr Scott explains the surgery in detail and allows you to ask any questions. Great experience
Excellent
Extremely reassuring and professional.
Excellent Doctor, very thorough and caring. Great personality.
Dr. Scott was very helpful and understood my concerns about my condition with my dislocated shoulder. He prescribed a Methylprednisolone pack, and I am having an MRI On Tuesday.
Dr. Scott did a great job of explaining my particular situation, the options I have for treatment, and the timeframe I’m looking at. Very informative, and a great bedside manner. Thanks for your help!
I have going to Dr. Scott for shoulder issues since moving to HHI, over 11 years ago. He has been consistently caring and engaged, always listening and problems solving. He goes over options and is willing to think outside the box. He is an excellent surgeon. I highly recommend!
Everyone at the office was great and Dr. Scott was awesome. He really put me at ease and you can tell he cares and your not just a number.
Really nice nurse, and Dr Scott was great.
Dr.Scott is very nice and really listened to my concerns. He answers all my questions and was not rushed. I highly recommend him. I saw him for tennis elbow.
Great bedside manner. A really good Doctor.
Dr. Scott is very knowledgeable, and caring. He takes his time with patients, listens and answers your questions. Dr Scotts staff is awesome. They always return your call and help with any concerns you may have.
Best care around.
Very caring doctor.
Fantastic surgeon, great personality, very caring, entire staff very professional
A wonderful Doctor. Explains everything in great detail.. Very caring and compassionate!!
Dr. Scott is very approachable and professional. After my exam he offered many different treatment options. I would highly recommend Dr. Scott if you have any upper extremity issues.
Excellent communication. Dr Scott took the right amount of time to explain matters to me. He described things thoroughly and clearly. The conversation was very comfortable and effective. Dr Scott provided ample time for any questions I had.
Dr. Scott is excellent at describing and addressing questions concerning my shoulder recovery. He is also well respected by the Physical Therapist I am working with at Elite PT. He has earned my respect and confidence to address all concerns of my work related injuries. I would refer anyone to him for addressing shoulder issues.
My appointment with Dr. Scott was excellent. He is very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, on time and spent time to answer all my questions. Thank you!
Dr, Scott is the jam. He has me on the mend, Shoulder pain is almost gone. From my fall to, surgery, great PT team, I feel back to my old self. I wish I had stopped rubbing dirt on it and engaged earlier.
DR. SCOTT IS THE BEST OF THE BEST. AS A PRACTICE I FEEL BOSS IS ALSO FAR ABOVE OTHER LOCAL ORTHOPEDIC ENTITIES. HARD FOR ME TO SAY BUT I HAVE SUCH CONFIDENCE I AM ACTUALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO FINALLY GETTING MY ROTATOR CUFF REPAIRED. A GREAT PRACTICE THAT WILL PROVIDE EXCELLENT RESULTS.
I had never met dr smith but he was very nice and took the time to explain what the operation involves.
Dr.Scott is wonderful, very caring and thorough. He took his time with me and showed compassion.
Dr Scott is such a kind, compassionate and highly skilled/competent doctor. Would highly recommend him.
Went to Dr Scott due to lingering shoulder problem & he has that specialty. Staff (Evelyn) was great. They took x-rays right then and there. Dr Scott listened intently to me, performed a thorough exam, provided his diagnosis/treatment suggestions and responded to my care request immediately. I was and am very pleased with the care I received. Highly recommended !
