
Dr. Richard L Scott M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
10243 Genetic Center Dr San Diego CA, 92121About
Dr. Richard Scott is a physiatrist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Scott is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Scott focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Scott can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1976
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
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- Roger Kasendorf9834 Genessee Ave, STE 221 La Jolla CA 92037
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- Dr. Douglas G Chang M.D9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Adora L Matthews MD6 MEDICAL PLAZA ROSEVILLE CA 95661
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