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.
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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of University Orthopedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Clear, concise explanations of the issues
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Wonderful doctor
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Professional
got to the point
Good staff also
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Everything was great other than the paperwork having it listed as the right instead of the left.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very kind ! Explained my condition and answered all my questions
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
The absolute best surgeon Dr Paxton . He truly cares about his patients and their outcome . I had a bad shoulder injury that is now repaired and I am recovering ❤️🩹 nicely . I truly Love him for being such a caring and compassionate person towards me . I will always be thankful to him and his team .
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Paxton is a kind, professional, efficient, and excellent doctor. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an orthopedic physician.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very informative, very nice
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He has a wonderful caring personality that is professional yet kind. I trust him and would always recommend him.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Paxton is the Best I’ll go back to him
If I have any issues I told my friends and family
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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University Orthopedics - East Greenwich
1598 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818
University Orthopedics - Kettle Point
1 Kettle Point Ave #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.
Clear, concise explanations of the issues
Wonderful doctor
Professional got to the point Good staff also
Everything was great other than the paperwork having it listed as the right instead of the left.
Very kind ! Explained my condition and answered all my questions
The absolute best surgeon Dr Paxton . He truly cares about his patients and their outcome . I had a bad shoulder injury that is now repaired and I am recovering ❤️🩹 nicely . I truly Love him for being such a caring and compassionate person towards me . I will always be thankful to him and his team .
Dr. Paxton is a kind, professional, efficient, and excellent doctor. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an orthopedic physician.
Very informative, very nice
He has a wonderful caring personality that is professional yet kind. I trust him and would always recommend him.
Dr Paxton is the Best I’ll go back to him If I have any issues I told my friends and family