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Dr. David Forrest Scott

Orthopedic Surgery

Spokane, WA 99218

(509) 223-0132 Schedule Now

36 Years of Experience Accepting New Patients Visit Website

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David F. Scott, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

hip & Knee Specialist

David F. Scott, MD, graduated with honors from Cornell University, completed medical school in Boston at Tufts University, and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency in New York City at the preeminent Hospital for Joint Diseases/NYU Orthopaedic Institute, graduating with commendations as well as with a second degree in Bioengineering. In addition, he completed fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at the University of Utah, where he was an also adjunct assistant professor at the School of Medicine for over 5 years. Currently, his academic appointments include Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Clinical Associate Professor, Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, WA.

He founded Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic of Spokane, PLLC, his clinical practice for over 25 years. Dr. Scott specializes exclusively in arthritis surgery …with an emphasis on hip and knee joint replacement. He has consulted and treated surgically many thousands of patients. Dr. Scott is an active fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Scott is considered a leader in his field not just in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene region, but worldwide, with regular invitations to train and teach surgeons across the globe. He frequently speaks and performs surgical demonstrations locally, nationally, and internationally, teaching the latest trends and techniques in his field.

He is very active in clinical research and has been published in numerous Orthopaedic journals and texts. He founded Spokane Joint Replacement Center, the leading hip/knee research facility in the region. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations for his clinical research. He is a reviewing editor at multiple Orthopaedic surgery scientific journals. He created a best-in-class research data collection and analysis software platform, Ortho Research MasterTM.

Dr. Scott is particularly proud of his contributions to the field of knee replacement, with significant responsibility for introducing many surgeons and patients to the state-of-the-art surgical options of the Kinematic Alignment surgical technique and Medial-Pivot knee designs. His experience and extensive research publications have conclusively demonstrated that this combination of surgical technique and implant design represents the best knee replacement option currently available anywhere. He is also a leader in the technique of direct anterior hip replacement.

As the first surgeon to bring many leading hip/knee surgical technologies to the Pacific Northwest, including the use advanced bearings in hip replacement, hip resurfacing, cementless knee replacement, and computer and robotic-assisted surgery, augmented reality-based surgical techniques, and Kinematic Alignment/Medial-Pivot knee replacement, his extensive research and surgical expertise ensures that patients seeking hip/knee consultations at Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic of Spokane will receive the best and most advanced treatment available in the field of Orthopaedic surgery.

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Orthopaedic Specialty Clinic

785 E Holland AveSpokane, WA 99218

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

accepting new patients
4.9

479 Ratings
36 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Johnson City Medical Center
457 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Scott's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

479 Ratings with 457 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (454) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (446) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (461) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (450) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (453) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (37) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (410) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)

Patients consistently praise Dr. David Forrest Scott for his competence, professionalism, and caring nature. Many mention remarkable improvements in their quality of life after successful knee and hip surgeries, with detailed explanations given by Dr. Scott and his attentive staff contributing to their confidence and satisfaction. However, there are minimal mentions of challenges, such as the demanding nature of recovery, though these are often mitigated by Dr. Scott’s clear guidance and effective communication. Overall, the reviews reflect a high level of trust and gratitude from patients, who frequently recommend Dr. Scott to others seeking similar treatments.

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Put me at ease at first consult. Definitely made a huge impact in my life. Dr. Scott is competent, professional, and caring. Replaced both of my knees without any problems.

April 16th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very caring , friendly and proffesional

April 2nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I am a year out on the left knee and 6-months on the right. The change my quality of life is remarkable. I am completely pain free in both knees and able to to everything I was able to do 5 years ago. I find Dr. Scott listens to my concerns, and everything he explained to me came to to be. I am able to function pain free in both knees. Dr. Scott explains all the steps thoroughly and and most importantly, accurately. His staff, to a person are easy to work with, kind, courteous and accommodating. I recommend OSC to everyone if you feel you have orthopedic needs. Great surgeon and great staff.

March 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very nice, professional and personable.

February 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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better than i had hoped

February 17th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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excellent

February 5th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent experience at all stages! I would highly recommend Dr. David Scott with no reservations. I sincerely appreciated meeting the surgeon from the very beginning. I appreciated and followed all the recommendations for successful healing. All staff were informative, caring and cheerful. I am so happy I had the knee replacement and am very satisfied with the result.

January 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Scott came highly recommended by my PCP. I didn't know anything about him. On the first visit he an his staff were very professional, all business, and efficient. As we progresses through the two hip replacement surgeries, I found them to be very personable and caring.

January 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I admire the advanced method and knowledge provided and all of the respct shown

December 18th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Scott explained everything before surgery and said I would have some pain, but not as much as with the posterior surgery. He was absolutely correct. I only needed 3 pain meds the first week after surgery! Unbelievable! He has made movement and activity possible again. My experience with Dr. Scott has been the best.

December 18th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Orthopedic Surgery

Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johnson City Medical Center

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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