
Trevor Scott, MD
“I chose to specialize in total joint replacement and revision replacements because I find it very gratifying to perform procedures that so reliably get patients out of pain and back to doing the things they enjoy.”
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Specialties and Areas of Focus
- Hip
- Knee
- Fracture Care
- Hip and Knee Arthoplasty
- Robotic Total Joint Arthroplasty
Dr. Trevor Scott specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee and general orthopaedics. His area of special focus includes treatment of hip and knee arthritis including complex deformity hip and knee reconstruction, revision arthroplasty; computer navigated joint reconstruction and partial knee replacement. He also focuses on pediatric orthopaedics, fracture care and knee arthroscopy.
Background
Dr. Scott is a Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He also serves as the Director of the Total Joint Program at Overlake Hospital. He derives great personal and professional satisfaction from helping patients regain their mobility.
He did his undergraduate work at Williams College in Williamstown, MA and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Biology. While at Williams Dr. Scott was a 4-year varsity letter winner in men’s lacrosse and was selected to the Academic All NESCAC team as a senior. He then completed his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and went on to an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at UCLA. Following residency Dr. Scott completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City; one of the most highly regarded fellowship programs in the world. There he learned the most up to date techniques in both operative and non-operative treatment of hip and knee deformity and arthritis.



In addition to playing collegiate lacrosse Dr. Scott also competed in one season of collegiate cross-country. After college he won a club men’s national championship while playing lacrosse in medical school and participated in men’s rugby. Dr. Scott continues to enjoy running, weight training and cross fit. He is also an avid skier and especially enjoys backcountry skiing. With his wife he enjoys backpacking, fly fishing and surfing. He wants to help his patients live an active lifestyle. Dr. Scott and his wife are extremely excited to be in Seattle where they can raise their two small children and introduce them to the many outdoor opportunities available.
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications/Accepted for Publication
- Suzuki A, Daubs MD, Hayashi T, Ruangchainikom M, Xiong C, Phan K, Scott TP, Wang JC. Patterns of Cervical Disc Degeneration: Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Over 1000 Symptomatic Subjects. Global Spine J. 2018.
- Scott TP, Weitzler L, Salvatore A, Wright TM, Westrich GH. A Retrieval Analysis of Impingement in Dual-Mobility Liners. JOA
- Scott T, Salvatore A, Woo P, Lee YY, Salvate EA, Gonzalez Della Valle A. Polished, Collarless, Tapered, Cemented Stems for Primary Hhip Arthoplasty May Exhibit High Rate of Periprosthetic Fracture at Short Term Follow-Up. JOA. 2018
- Tian H, Du J, Wen J, Liu Y, Montgomery SR, Scott TP, Aghdasi B, Xiong C, Suzuki A, Hayashi T, Ruangchainikom M, Phan K, Weintraub G, Raed A, Murray SS, Daubs MD, Yang X, Yuan XB, Wang JC, Lu Y. Growth-Factor Nanocapsules That Enable Tunable Controlled Release for Bone Regeneration. ACS Nano. 2016
- Hayashi T, Daubs MD, Suzuki A, Scott TP, Phan KH, Takahashi S, Ruangchainikom M, Li Y, Shiba K, Wang JC. Motion Characteristics and Related Factors of Modic Changes in the Lumbar Spine. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 2015
- Tian, H, Daubs MD, Du J, Montgomery SR, Scott TP, Aghdasi B, Phan KH, Xiong C, Suzuki A, Ruangchainikom M, Hayashi T, Wang JC. Secreted phosphoprotein 24 kD (Spp24) inhibits nerve root inflammation induced by bone morphogenetic protein-2. The Spine Journal. 2014
- Lao L, Daubs MD, Scott TP, Lord EL, Cohen JR, Yin R, Zhong G, Wang JC. Effect of Disc Degeneration on Lumbar Segmental Mobility Analyzed by Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Spine. 2015.
- Scott TP, Pannel W, Savin D, Ngo S, Ellerman J, Toy K, Daubs MD, Lu D, Wang JC. When Is It Safe to Return to Driving After Spinal Surgery. The Global Spine Journal. 2014
- Scott TP, Phan KH, Tian H, Suzuki A, Montgomery SR, Johnson JS, Atti E, Tetratis S, Pereira RC, Wang JC, Daubs MD, Parhami F. Comparison of a Novel Oxysterol Molecule and rhBMP2 Fusion Rates in a Rabbit Posterolateral Lumbar Spine Model. The Spine Journal. 2014
- Phan KH, Daubs MD, Kupperman AI, Scott TP, Wang JC. Kinematic Analysis of Diseased and Adjacent Segments in Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. The Spine Journal. 2014
- Suzuki A, Daubs MD, Hayashi T, Ruangchainikom M, Xiong C, Phan KH, Scott TP, Wang JC. Magnetic Resonance Classification System of Cervical Intervertebral Disc Degeneration –Its Validity and Meaning. The Journal of Spine Disorders and Techniques. 2014
- Lao L, Daubs MD, Phan KH, Scott TP, Li X, Tian H, Wang JC. Missed Cervical Disc Bulges Diagnosed With Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. European Spine Journal. 2014
- Ruangchainikom M, Daubs MD, Suzuki A, Hayashi T, Weintraub G, Lee CJ, Inoue H, Tian H, Aghdasi B, Scott TP, Phan KH, Chotivichit A, Wang JC. Effect of Cervical Kyphotic Deformity Type on Motion Characteristics and Dynamic Spinal Cord Compression. Spine. 2014
- Hayashi T, Wang JC, Takashi S, Scott TP, Phan K, Lord EL, Daubs MD. Risk Factors for Missed Dynamic Canal Stenosis in the Cervical Spine. 2013
- Sayit E, Daubs MD, Aghdasi B, Montgomery SR, Inoue H, Wang CJ, Wang BJ, Phan KH, Scott TP. Dynamic Changes of the Ligamentum Flavum in the Cervical Spine Assessed with Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Global Spine Journal. 2013
- Pannell W, Savin D, Scott TP, Wang JC, Daubs MD. United States Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Spine Disease. 2013
- Hayashi T, Daubs MD, Suzuki A, Scott TP, Phan KH, Aghdasi B, Ruangchainikom M, Hu X, Lee C, Wang JC. The Compensatory Relationship of Upper and Subaxial Cervical Motion in the Presence of Cervical Spondylosis. Journal of Spinal Disorder and Technique. 2013
- Lao L, Daubs MD, Scott TP, Lord EL, Cohen JR, Zhong G, Wang JC. The Effect of Disc Degeneration on Lumbar Segmental Mobility Analyzed by Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Spine. 2014
- Leathers MP, Mertz A, Scott TP, Wong J, Wang JC, Hame SL. Trends and Demographics in ACL Reconstruction in the US. The Knee Journal. 2014
Papers submitted/pending publication
- Ruangchainikom M, Daubs MD, Suzuki A, Xiong C, Hayashi T, Hu X, Scott TP, Phan KH, Uziel S, Wang JC. Patterns of Lumbar Disc Degeneration. 2014
- Xiong C, Daubs MD, Scott TP, Phan KH, Suzuki A, Ruangchainikom M, Roe AK, Aghdasi B, Tan Y, Wang JC. Dynamic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine and the Spinal Cord of Symptomatic Patients Using a Kinetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique. The Spine Journal. 2014
- Montgomery SR, Nargizyan T, Weintraub G, Scott TP, Tian H, Aghdasi B, Suzuki A, Atti E, Tetradis S, Wang JC, Daubs MD, Parhami. Evaluation of Oxy133-Induced Osteogenesis in a Rat Femoral Defect Model. JBJS. 2014
- Ruangchainikom M, Daubs MD, Suzuki A, Hayashi T, Tian H, Takahashi S, Scott TP, Phan KH, Chotivichit A, Wang JC. Effect of Cervical Spinal Deformity on Skull Position and Upper Cervical Motion with Horizontal. 2014
Non Peer Reviewed publications
- “Driver reaction time did not significantly change after cervical, lumbar spine surgery”. Orthopedics Today. 05/2014
Book Chapters
- Petrigliano F, Scott TP, Khan AZ. “Pathophsyiology of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears”. The Treatment of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. Ed. Gullota L, Ed. Craig EV. NYC, NY. Springer Science. 2015 (scheduled for release)
- Scott, TP, Ranawat AS, Ranawat CS “Medial Collateral Ligament Pie Crusting of the Fixed Varus Knee”. Complex Cases in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Ed Scuderi G., Cushner F. Springer Science. 2017 (scheduled for release)
Awards
Orthopedic Surgery
2021, 2022, 2023
Education & Credentials
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Internship & Residency
UCLA
Fellowship
Cornell University/Hospital for Special Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Additional Credentials
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Total Joint Program Director, Overlake Hospital



Medical Assistant
Abbey Chucka, MA
+1 (425) 507-0779
Surgery Scheduler
Lindsey Regalia
+1 (425) 455-3600
Scribe
Nicole Castro
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