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Dr. Scott Pennington, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (105)
Map Pin Small Alpharetta, GA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Pennington, MD

Dr. Scott Pennington, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Alpharetta, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with Northside Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pennington an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Pennington works at Practice in Alpharetta, GA with other offices in Atlanta, GA and Marietta, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Rotator Cuff Tendinosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Pennington's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    11800 Amberpark Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 355-0743
  2. 2
    Northside Podiatry P.c.
    5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 355-0743
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
    1163 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30068 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 355-0743
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Northside Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Avascular Necrosis

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.7
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    Based on 105 ratings
    Patient Ratings (105)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (6)
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    About Dr. Scott Pennington, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689639825
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Scott Pennington, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pennington is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Pennington has seen patients for Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pennington on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    105 patients have reviewed Dr. Pennington. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pennington.

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