Dr. Scott Powell
Dr. Scott Powell is an Orthopedic Surgeon with offices in Burbank and Santa Monica, specializing in sports medicine, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and arthroscopic surgery. Orthopedic injury to any part of the body can be painful and restrict an active lifestyle, and bone, muscle, tendon or joint cartilage may be involved. Dr. Scott Powell is an expert in diagnosing and treating injuries to the upper and lower extremities, such as the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle.
MRI Burbank Office
Dr. Powell employs new, state-of-the art minimally invasive techniques utilizing innovative arthroscopic technologies to enhance healing and minimize pain. These techniques, including arthroscopic shoulder, knee and elbow surgery under local anesthesia, with nerve block and sedation, platelet rich plasma and joint lubrication injections, and fat-derived stem cell injections allow patients to recover more quickly with less discomfort. The Burbank office features an extremity MRI for patient comfort and convenience. Dr. Powell teaches these techniques to his colleagues at meetings in the United States, Europe, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Canada and Cuba. He has published chapters and articles in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Powell Elected to MusiCares® Board of Directors
Dr. Powell has been elected to the MusicCares® Board of Directors. MusicCares®, the charity arm of the GRAMMYs, provides a critical safety net of medical assistance for musicians who do not have adequate medical insurance and provides human services for struggling musicians dealing with issues ranging from addiction to personal financial emergency. Dr. Powell is currently working to build a national MusiCares® Medical Network with centers in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Chicago and Seattle by partnering with physicians and institutions in these regions. To learn more about MusiCares® and how to support this mission, please click the link below.
Womens Soccer Team
Dr. Powell’s work as team physician with highly competitive college and professional athletes provides him with the understanding and skill to get patients back to a high level of activity. He is Team Physician for the US Soccer Women’s National Team, pictured left after they won the Gold Medal at the 2008 Olympics.
For your convenience, Dr. Powell sees patients in his offices in Santa Monica and Burbank. You may fill out patient information on-line and send to our secure servers over the Internet. The office utilizes Electronic Medical Records and Digital X-ray technology. Explore the website to learn more about Dr. Powell.