Scott A. Putney, MD

Overview

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Hand Surgery

Biography

Dr. Scott A. Putney specializes in surgery of the hand and upper extremity as well as microvascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (MCV). He served his residency in both general surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He then went on to a fellowship program in hand surgery at the Christine Kleinert Institute at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. (A fellowship is an extra year of specialized training that a physician chooses to pursue after completing medical school and residency training).

Dr. Putney and his staff treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries to the hand and upper extremities. Many patients benefit from conservative treatments including medication, splinting, physical therapy and/or injections. However, some will require surgery. He is skilled and experienced in many surgical techniques including microvascular surgery.

Dr. Putney grew up in the west end of Richmond. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He and his wife have one daughter. He enjoys spending time with family, playing golf and working out. In addition to being board eligible through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Putney is also a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a resident member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.