Scott M. Desman, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Scott M. Desman, MD has been a part of South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine since 1996. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery.
About Dr. Desman
Scott M. Desman, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Partner of South Florida Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Desman earned his Medical Degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He completed his Orthopaedic Residency and Surgical Internship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition, Dr. Desman completed a Joint Replacement Fellowship with Dr. Richard Rothman in Philadelphia and Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship with Dr. Robert Jackson at the Orthopedic and Arthritic Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Desman was introduced to the new Makoplasty technology in 2009, and was excited about the opportunity this offered to patients who were not ready for total knee replacement. Makoplasty provides surgeons computer-assisted precision when performing minimally invasive partial knee replacement. As our area’s leader in Makoplasty procedures. Dr. Desman is continually impressed by the rapid recovery experienced by his patients returning to full activities, walking without aid of cane or walker, and without pain!
Dr. Desman has practiced orthopedic surgery since 1988. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Desman is a national presenter, and his research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
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Education & Medical Training
- Undergraduate: McGill University – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Medical Degree: McGill University Faculty of Medicine – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Internship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Joint Replacement Fellowship: Pennsylvania Hospital – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Sports Medicine Fellowship: Orthopaedic & Arthritic Hospital – Toronto, Canada
Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Martin County Medical Society
- Jefferson Orthopaedic Society
- Carolina Orthopaedic Alumni
What Dr. Desman's Patients Say
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others have to say about their orthopaedic care.
Was seen quickly and treated professionally. Office runs like a fine oiled machine. Called for appointment and was given one the same day, unheard of these days. Dr Desmond is the best, methodical, meticulous , patient and personable. He gets right to the issue and never makes me feel rushed. Outstanding surgeon.
Don M.
The entire staff at S.F. orthopedic couldn't have been any nicer they were very personable and professional from beginning to end Dr. Desman is very personal and professional with a wonderful bedside manner. He cares about your concerns and listens to what you have to say. He doesn't make you feel rushed like a lot of doctors do. Dr Desman will be the surgeon I choose for my future knee replacement.
Deborah C.
I had a full knee replacement on my rt. knee on April 15th at the out patient surgical center. I was back home by 4 PM the day of my surgery. Dr. Desman and his team did an excellent surgical job with minimal scaring, They had a thorough followup for pain management, home nursing, and in home therapy. A week after surgery I did 10 days of therapy at So. FL Ortho. It has been almost 2 months since the surgery and I'm still on the mend, but I can ride a bike again, climb & decend stairs, and it's much easier getting in and out of a car. I can't say enough about the thouroghness of Dr. Desman, the Surgery Center and the So. FL Orthopaedic organization, from pre-op, surgery, therapy, and followup.
Thomas W.
I injured my knee playing tennis and it was quite painful. I called SFO and I had an appointment with Dr. Desmen within hours. Xrays were taken and my injury and treatment explained in detail. I definitely recommend SFO!!