As a thoracic surgeon in Pennsylvania, Dr. Walter Scott is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
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Yes, Dr. Walter J. Scott is accepting new patients at this office.
333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Yes, Dr. Walter J. Scott is accepting new patients at this office.
(215) 728-3229
333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-2434
Dr. Walter Scott graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Scott has two offices in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery.
Dr. Scott works with one hundred and thirty-five doctors including Dr. Kevin Robinson and Dr. Rosalia Viterbo.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Scott may see patients in Pennsylvania for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
As a general surgeon in Pennsylvania, Dr. Scott performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Scott may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Scott, but only those who participate in Medicare.