Scott Edward Mcdermott
Orthopedist
300 CALLEN BLVD STE 330 SUMMERVILLE SC, 29486About
Dr. Scott Mcdermott is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in SUMMERVILLE, SC. Dr. Mcdermott specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mcdermott tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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