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Dr. Donald W Scott MD

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

5/5(4)
751 N Rutledge St Rm 1100 Springfield IL, 62702
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5/5

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Dr. Donald Scott practices Geriatric Medicine in Springfield, IL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Scott works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1992

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Dr. Donald W Scott MD's Practice location

Practice At 751 N Rutledge St Rm 1100

751 N Rutledge St Rm 1100 -
Springfield, IL 62702
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New patients: 773-834-4787

1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 200C -
ATHENS, GA 30606
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New patients: 706-389-3875
Fax: 706-389-3876

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Patient Experience with Dr. Scott


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Dr. Donald W Scott MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl

701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781

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201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568

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1230 BAXTER STREET ATHENS GA 30606

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