Dr. Donald William Scott MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4343 W Newberry Rd Suite 8 Gainesville FL, 32607Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Donald Scott is a rheumatologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Scott specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Scott treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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