Scott A. Barnett, MD

Scott A. Barnett, MD grew up in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. He attended Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he earned his bachelor's degree in Honors Biochemistry. He went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Following medical school, Dr. Barnett completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans before moving to Los Angeles, California for the Boyes Hand and Upper Extremity F

My passion for upper extremity and orthopaedic surgery stems from restoring functionality to maintain and improve patient quality of life. The most rewarding part of my job is taking the time to ensure my patients understand their problem. This is especially important in the management of upper extremity injuries as treatments may range from a simple procedure to complex surgery to nonoperative management. When somebody truly understands their condition, I am confident that they will make the right decision in their care and ultimately have a favorable outcome. Nothing is more rewarding than improving the quality of someone’s life in a personable and thoughtful manner