Frank Scott, MD
Professor, Orthopedics

Former Chief, Hand Wrist & Elbow (Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics)
Clinic (720) 848-0485
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Orthopedics

Practice Locations

UCHealth Hand Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0485
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UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Drive
2nd Floor
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200
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Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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UCHealth CU Sports Medicine - Colorado Center
2000 S. Colorado Blvd
The Colorado Center Tower One, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80222
720-848-8200
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics - Hand Surgery, Board Certification (1981,2015)
  • Orthopedics, Board Certification (1979,2015)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Peripheral Nerve Repair
  • Trauma / Nerve Injuries
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include adult and pediatric hand surgery. I specialize in congenital hand differences and traumatic and acquired conditions in the pediatric population. I also provide a comprehensive adult hand and upper extremity expertise including treatment for osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, trigger finger, and all conditions affecting the adult population.

Care Philosophy
I work closely with a multidisciplinary team at both Children's Hospital Colorado and University Hospital to provide personalized treatment plans for every patient, including conservative and surgical options.

Personal Interests
Caring for pediatric and adult patients. I am passionate about the patient experience, their health care and the medical education and training our next generation of physicians.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (1973)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • Other, Queen’s University (Kingston Ontario Canada) (1969)

Internships:
  • McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (1974)

Residency Program:
  • McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada , Orthopedics (1977)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Hand Fellowship - Hand Surgery (1978)

Recognition & Awards

  • 5280 Top Doc-Surgery of the Hand, 5280 (2016)
    For the past 24 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. http://www.5280.com/doctors/francis-scott
  • Excellence in Mentoring and Advising, Academy of Medical Educators (2016)
    Selected by the Academy of Medical Educators for the honor to be recognized for excellence in mentoring and advising of medical students, residents and fellows.
  • 5280 Top Doc-Surgery of the Hand, 5280 (2015)
    For the past 23 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. http://www.5280.com/doctors/francis-scott
  • Excellence in Direct Teaching, Academy of Medical Educators, School of Medicine (2015)
    Selected by the Academy of Medical Educators to be awarded the recognition for excellence in direct teaching of medical students, residents and fellows at the University of Colorado
  • 5280 Top Doc-Surgery of the Hand, 5280 (2014)
    For the past 22 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. http://www.5280.com/doctors/francis-scott
  • Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching, School of Medicine (2012)
    Outstanding Clinical Science Teacher
  • Academy of Medical Educators, School of Medicine (2012)
    Elected as a member of the Academy of Medical Educators

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow, Member
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Lifetime Member
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Fellow, Member

Teaching

  • Co-Block Director, Musculoskeletal Care Clinical Block (2011)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
  • Director Medical Student Education, Department of Orthopedics (2011)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
    I am passionate about medical student and resident education and direct the orthopedic courses of the School of Medicine, serve as faculty advisor for the Orthopedic Student Interest Group and site director for the orthopedic residency program.
  • Program Director, Hand Fellowship (2007)
    School of Medicine, Orthopedics
    We offer a very competitive Hand Fellowship which is nationally recognized, training two hand fellows per year.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I offer 40 years of experience on caring for pediatric and adult patients and am passionate about the patient experience and their health care. I am also passionate about medical education and training our next generation of physicians.


Clinic Phone: (720) 848-0485, (720) 777-6600, (720) 848-8200

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