Dr. M. Scott Klavans, M.D., FACS is a board certified urologist practicing in Pinellas County since 1989. Dr. Klavans grew up in Virginia and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984. After two years of general surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania, he completed his urology training at Boston University in 1989. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Board Certified in Urology and licensed by the state of Florida. He has been on the staff at Morton Plant Hospital since 1989 and is an affiliate member of the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Dr. M. Scott Klavans, M.D., FACS is a board certified urologist practicing in Pinellas County since 1989. Dr. Klavans grew up in Virginia and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984. After two years of general surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania, he completed his urology training at Boston University in 1989. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Board Certified in Urology and licensed by the state of Florida. He has been on the staff at Morton Plant Hospital since 1989 and is an affiliate member of the Moffitt Cancer Center.
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Klavans for several years. He has always looked after my health. I was told he is retiring this year. I wish all the best.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Just had urine test and prostrate exam. No complications this time. Sorry he is retiring.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Yearly , went smooth.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Going to miss him. Excellent Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Has always been had a pleasant, friendly, and thorough. We just found out today that he will be retiring soon and we will miss him.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Saved my life!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
One of the best doctors I’ve ever had
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Simply the best in his field - a patient for almost twenty years - through procedures and office visits , his expertise cannot be beat. Always goes the extra mile .
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent service⁰
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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Pinellas: Largo
1775 East Bay Dr. Largo, FL 33771
Pinellas: Palm Harbor East Lake
3890 Tampa Road Suite 408 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Dr. M. Scott Klavans, M.D., FACS is a board certified urologist practicing in Pinellas County since 1989. Dr. Klavans grew up in Virginia and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984. After two years of general surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania, he completed his urology training at Boston University in 1989. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Board Certified in Urology and licensed by the state of Florida. He has been on the staff at Morton Plant Hospital since 1989 and is an affiliate member of the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Dr. M. Scott Klavans has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and has been President of the Medical Staff at Morton Plant Hospital. He has served on multiple committees at the hospital throughout the years. He has been credited with numerous publications. Dr Klavans was instrumental in bringing Robotic Surgery to Pinellas County and performed the first robotic prostatectomy in the county. As of 2024, he has performed over 2,000 robotic prostatectomies (daVinci Surgical System) and is the Co- Chairman of the Robotics Committee for the Morton Plant Health Care System.
Dr. Klavans is an active urologist working at our office in Largo, FL.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: BA chemistry : 1981 Graduated Emory University 1981 MEDICAL EDUCATION: Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984 INTERNSHIPS: md : 1989 1984-85 Univ. of Pennsylvania General Surgery 1986-1989 Boston University Urology RESIDENCY: md : 1989 Boston University Urology 1986-1989 urology : 1989 Urology residency complted At Boston University Hospital in 1989 BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Urology : 1991 LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: President of the Medical Staff at Morton Plant Hospital Vice-President of the Medical Staff at Morton Plant Hospital Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Morton Plant Hospital Chairman of the Credentials Committee at Morton Plant Hospital Chairman of the Robotics Committee at Morton Plant Hospital ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS: American Urologic Association Florida Urologic Association Southeast Section of the AUA American College of Surgeons Pinellas County Medical Society American Association of Clinical Urologists
I’ve been seeing Dr. Klavans for several years. He has always looked after my health. I was told he is retiring this year. I wish all the best.
Just had urine test and prostrate exam. No complications this time. Sorry he is retiring.
Yearly , went smooth.
Going to miss him. Excellent Doctor
Has always been had a pleasant, friendly, and thorough. We just found out today that he will be retiring soon and we will miss him.
Excellent
Saved my life!
One of the best doctors I’ve ever had
Simply the best in his field - a patient for almost twenty years - through procedures and office visits , his expertise cannot be beat. Always goes the extra mile .
Excellent service⁰