Dr. Scott Bissell

Scott Bissell, M.D., specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, focusing on arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. He is a member of the Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute (CSMI) at St. Francis and performs joint replacements at the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute (CJRI) at St. Francis.

As a surgeon, Dr. Bissell specializes in rotator cuff repairs, shoulder instability surgery, ACL reconstruction, patellar instability surgery and meniscus repairs. He has a special interest in treating clavicle fractures and frequently sees patients for second opinions. He cares for a wide variety of conditions, including shoulder instability, knee ligament injuries, elbow ligament and tendon injuries, arthritis and joint replacement, and neck and back injuries, sprains and strains. He also performs robotic knee surgery.

Dr. Bissell aims to give patients the information and tools they need to make the best decisions about their orthopedic care. He works closely with other medical specialists and physical therapists to provide a comprehensive approach to care.

Dr. Bissell earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and his medical degree from the University of Connecticut in Farmington. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, New York, followed by an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles.