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Dr. Donald Scott, MD

Rheumatology*
4.4 (32)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Donald Scott, MD

Dr. Donald Scott, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Rheumatology. They graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital and Lake Butler Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Scott an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Scott works at Practice in Gainesville, FL with other offices in Chiefland, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Chondrocalcinosis, Osteopenia and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Scott's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center
    4343 Newberry Rd Ste 8, Gainesville, FL 32607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 378-5173
  2. 2
    Nature Coast Rehabilitation Inc
    1315 NW 21st Ave, Chiefland, FL 32626 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 416-1082
  3. 3
    Southeastern Integrated Medical Pl.
    4881 NW 8th Ave Ste 2, Gainesville, FL 32605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 378-5173

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
  • Lake Butler Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Chondrocalcinosis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Osteopenia
Joint Pain

Treatment frequency



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Chondrocalcinosis
Osteopenia
Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Gout
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Granulomatosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Bone Disorders
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Foot Conditions
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pulmonary Disease
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Disorders
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Donald Scott, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346229390
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Geisinger Clin
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Donald Scott, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Scott is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Scott has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Scott has seen patients for Chondrocalcinosis, Osteopenia and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Scott on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Scott. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Scott.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Scott, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Scott appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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