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E. Scott Paxton, MD
University Orthopedics
Orthopedics
East Greenwich, Kettle Point
4.8
2046 Ratings
662 Comments
Dr. E. Scott Paxton was fellowship-trained in the treatment of problems of the shoulder and elbow at Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. Dr. Paxton graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and trained as a resident in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
4.8
2046 Ratings
662 Comments
Dr. E. Scott Paxton was fellowship-trained in the treatment of problems of the shoulder and elbow at Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. Dr. Paxton graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and trained as a resident in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
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University Orthopedics - East Greenwich
1598 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
East Greenwich, RI 02818
University Orthopedics - Kettle Point
1 Kettle Point Ave
#1
East Providence, RI 02914
#1
East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. E. Scott Paxton is a member of the Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He completed fellowship training in the treatment of problems of the shoulder and elbow at the renowned Rothman Institute in Philadelphia where he trained with many of the world's leaders in shoulder and elbow surgery.
The typical problems that he evaluates and treats include rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow instability and dislocations, shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder fractures (humerus, glenoid, scapula, and clavicle), elbow fractures, malunions and nonunions of these fractures, tendon injuries of the shoulder and elbow, labral tears, throwing injuries and other sports injuries of the upper extremity.
Dr. Paxton is an attending surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and a consultant at the Providence V.A. Medical Center. To learn more about shoulder replacement click here.
In addition to treating patients, he is actively involved in research and the education of present and future orthopaedic surgeons, including medical students, residents, and fellows at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brown Medical School. He is also actively involved in research related to shoulder and elbow disorders and has presented and published many papers regarding disorders of the shoulder and elbow.
Dr. Paxton graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and trained as a resident in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
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My shoulder feels so much better than it did before surgery. Thank you Dr Paxton
Dr.Paxton is always professional and is always clear what the procedure he is going to be preforming on you,if you have any questions he is always open to hear them 🙏 I feel I am in the best hands getting my shoulder surgery with Dr.Paxton Thank you so much
Dr.Paxton is the best. My shoulder feels fantastic. So happy I can garden again. Thank you Dr Paxton, Dr Wickland and all the great staff.
Very professional and right to the point
Cool!
This is my third visit to Dr. Paxton over for your period. I always get a prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.
Dr.Paxton is a fantastic doctor.My shoulder replacement feels GREAT. His kindness equals the highest level of care offers.A very pleasant relationship as well as tremendous care.Dr.Paxton is incredible talented and a very nice man.THANK YOU SO MUCH. My wife and I are eternally grateful for the tremendous care.
Very capable and knowledgeable
Professuinal, accomodating, effiecient
great diagnostic evaluati, no introduction of trainees or. information about exercises without me asking otherwise positive intent