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E. Scott Paxton, MD
University Orthopedics
Orthopedics
East Greenwich, Kettle Point
4.8
2083 Ratings
671 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
2083 Ratings
671 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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Felt very comfortable with him
I did not see Dr. Paxton; I was seen by his assistant who introduced himself as Bob. He was very personable, gave me my options, and administered the injection. Very pleased with this visit.
Oh my god. Dr Paxton is amazing. Well mannered and helped me so much. Could not be more satisfied . First time I slept in weeks.😄😄😄😄
Absolutely 💯 an excellent physician!!!
Very nice .
I cannot say enough great things about my expertise with Dr. Paxton. From our first meeting to our last he was professional, direct and friendly. The same goes for his staff. I worked mostly with Jenna and Rob, and they are the best!
A highly efficient and professional environment. I was seen quickly and am extremely happy with the level of care I received.
Dr.Paxton, Was very nice He gave me the answers I needed. He was very thorough .
Always good care.
My shoulder feels so much better than it did before surgery. Thank you Dr Paxton