Douglas A. Scott, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon & Shoulder and Elbow Specialist located in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Hardeeville, and Bluffton, SC
Dr. Scott
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.
Expertise
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.
Education and Training
- Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Brown University
Professional Background
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.
Practice Achievements
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.
Practice Locations
- 1076 Ribaut Road, Ste 101, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 - (843) 525-0045
- 4812 Bluffton Parkway, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 - (843) 837-4300
- 39 Hospital Center Commons, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 - (843) 681-2363
Professional Affiliations
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.
Performing Surgery At
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital
- Hilton Head Hospital
- Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head
Dr. Scott
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.
Expertise
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.
Education and Training
- Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Brown University
Professional Background
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.
Practice Achievements
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.
Practice Locations
- 1076 Ribaut Road, Ste 101, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 - (843) 525-0045
- 4812 Bluffton Parkway, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 - (843) 837-4300
- 39 Hospital Center Commons, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 - (843) 681-2363
Professional Affiliations
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.
Performing Surgery At
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital
- Hilton Head Hospital
- Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head