Dr. Scott Playford, M.D. is a graduate of Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Anderson Area Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Dr. Playford was a physician in the U.S. Navy, and in addition to his medical education, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree at East Carolina University. He also earned the National Capital Consortium Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Dr. Scott Playford, M.D. is a graduate of Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Anderson Area Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Dr. Playford was a physician in the U.S. Navy, and in addition to his medical education, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree at East Carolina University. He also earned the National Capital Consortium Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Dr. Scott Playford, M.D. is a graduate of Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Anderson Area Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Dr. Playford was a physician in the U.S. Navy, and in addition to his medical education, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree at East Carolina University. He also earned the National Capital Consortium Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Dr. Playford specializes in sports, overuse and work injuries, including but not limited to the back, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He offers a full range of state-of-the-art treatments, including injections.
As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Playford has obtained specialized training in the diagnosis and management of sports concussions. He offers a unique multidimensional approach to treatment by combining traditional sports medicine treatments with concussion management for athletes.
Dr. Playford is also known for his caring, listening approach, and his expertise in the athletic community. He is an active leader in local athletics as a member of the NC Boxing Commission and the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, serving as a physician for USA Boxing, as well as a consultant and team physician with Onslow County Schools.
Education
Undergraduate: College of Charleston
Graduate / MBA: East Carolina University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency: Family Medicine, Anderson Area Medical Center (Anderson, SC)
Certifications
Board-Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
Associations
The American Association of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
The Eastern Orthopedic Society
The American College of Sports Medicine
National Capital Consortium Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Great Dr. I Felt like he was honest and trying to help not just trying to get me out of there.
Dr. Payford was excellent to work with, handled our concerns well and was very pleasant.
Patience and willing to listen we need more physician like him.
Very nice
Explaining the issue with very clear of understanding
Amazing doctor! He was very thorough, kind and explained everything to myself and my son. Highly recommend!
Dr. Playford is excellent. He is so kind and always listens. Never seems to be in a rush to leave.
Dr Playford has always taken great care of me.
Personable and thorough. Listens to concerns and discusses options for treatment while respecting individual choices.
Dr Playford is very caring and listened to me. He answered any question I had and seemed genuinely concerned about the pain I’ve been in.