E. Scott Paxton, MD

Dr. E. Scott Paxton is a member of the Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Paxton evaluates and treats rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow instability and dislocations, shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder and elbow fractures, malunions and nonunions of these fractures, tendon injuries of the shoulder and elbow, labral tears, throwing injuries, and other sports injuries of the upper extremity. In addition to his clinical practice, he is actively involved in research and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brown Medical School. He is also actively involved in research related to shoulder and elbow disorders and has published and presented his research findings regarding disorders of the shoulder and elbow.

    Education & Training

  • MD, Washington University School of Medicine
  • Resident, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow, Rothman Institute, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery