Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 35+ years of experience helping athletes and active individuals return to peak performance.
Scott Powell, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience in Santa Monica, CA. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he completed his residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone, and was fellowship-trained at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. He served as a Clinical Professor at USC's Keck School of Medicine for over 25 years, bringing deep academic and clinical expertise to his Santa Monica private practice. View full CV ↗
As team physician for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Scott Powell, MD has cared for athletes at every level of competition — from weekend warriors to World Cup players.
Before medicine, Dr. Powell was a founding member of Sha Na Na, performing at Woodstock in 1969 and appearing in Grease and Caddyshack. The band played roughly 250 shows a year across four continents, and its television show aired in more than 35 countries. That same passion for performance — stage or operating room — drives his commitment to getting every patient back to their best.
Call Our Office →Surgical and non-surgical care for the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and spine — including procedures, techniques, and recovery timelines for each.
ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, arthroscopy
View Procedures →Rotator cuff repair, labral & SLAP repair, instability surgery
View Procedures →Tommy John (UCL) reconstruction, arthroscopy, tennis elbow
View Procedures →Brostrom procedure, ligament reconstruction, sports injuries
View Procedures →Lumbar evaluation and non-surgical medical management
View Procedures →PRP therapy, Lipogems, hyaluronic acid injections
View Procedures →I came in with a meniscus tear that had been bothering me for over a year. Dr. Powell explained every option clearly, never pushed surgery, and when we did proceed, my recovery was faster than I ever expected. I'm back to hiking without any pain.
After years of shoulder pain that was affecting my work and sleep, Dr. Powell performed a rotator cuff repair. He took the time to actually listen — I never felt rushed. Eight months later I have full use of my shoulder again. Couldn't be more grateful.
I was dealing with chronic knee pain that made it hard to do anything — walk the dog, go up stairs, travel. Dr. Powell recommended PRP injections before jumping to surgery. Six months later, the pain is gone and I avoided an operation entirely. World-class care.
Scott Powell, MD operates a private practice in Santa Monica. Access your health records, test results, appointment history, and secure provider messaging through our HIPAA-compliant online patient portal.
Scott Powell, MD accepts the following insurance plans: Aetna, AFTRA, Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross of California, Cigna, Directors Guild of America, Health Net, Motion Picture Industry, Screen Actors Guild, State Compensation Fund, United Healthcare, WGAW, and Workers' Compensation.
Verify Your Insurance ↗Schedule a consultation with Dr. Powell at his Santa Monica practice. Whether you're dealing with a recent sports injury or chronic joint pain, he will evaluate your condition and recommend the best treatment path.
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 408E · Santa Monica, CA 90404
(818) 570-5000 · frontdesk@scottpowellmd.com
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM