Steven Sorrells Scott, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 230, Athens, GA 30606
Office Number
706-475-1950Fax Number
706-475-1955
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Dr. Scott was born at Athens General Hospital and was raised in Monroe and then Athens. After attending Cedar Shoals High School and the University of Georgia, he earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1989. Dr. Scott completed residencies in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory and then practiced in Athens from 1997 through 2006. Prior to returning to Athens to join Piedmont Heart, Dr. Scott was employed by Riverside Medical Group in Newport News, Virginia.
In his free time, Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He practices adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery.
In his free time, Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He practices adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery.
About Steven
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
German
Age groups seen
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Education
University of Massachusetts
Graduate School, 2019
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, 1989
Emory University Hospital
Residency, Thoracic Surgery, 1997
Emory University Hospital
Residency, General Surgery, 1994
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
371 ratings,
114 reviews
8/6/2025
Great Doctor, very pleased with his handling of my surgery. Explained the procedure and process in detail. A true gentlemen and doctor
8/5/2025
Dr. Scott is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. He takes his time with me and is eager to answer all my questions and concerns.
7/22/2025
Very thorough in his diagnosis and treatment
7/15/2025
He did an amazing job or I would not be doing this survey. He saved my life and I,Äôm grateful that he did.
6/3/2025
Very informative
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Conditions Treated
acute bacterial endocarditis
aneurysm of ascending aorta
aortic diseases
aortic regurgitation
aortic root replacement
aortic stenosis
aortic valve disease
aortic valve replacement
atrial fibrillation
atrial septal defect (asd)
bicuspid aortic valve
biopsy chest wall
biopsy of lung
cardiac tamponade
cardiac tumor
chest wall abscess
chest wall lump
chest wall resection
chest wall tumors
collapsed lung
coronary artery bypass surgery
coronary artery disease
decortication of lung
empyema
endoscopic biopsy of lung
esophageal perforation
exploratory thoracotomy
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
left atrial appendage closure
lung abscess
lung cancer
lung cancer screening
lung contusion
lung mass
lung resection
malignant effusion
malignant neoplasm of main bronchus
median sternotomy
mediastinal abscess
mediastinal mass
mediastinitis
mediastinoscopy
mediastinum cancer
mitral valve disease
mitral valve regurgitation
mitral valve repair
mitral valve replacement
mitral valve stenosis
off pump coronary artery bypass
open biopsy of bronchus
open biopsy of lesions of mediastinum
open biopsy of lung
paravalvular leak repair
patent foramen ovale closure
pericardial effusion
pericardiocentesis
pericardiotomy
pleural cancer
pleural diseases
pleural effusion
pleurectomy
pleurodesis
pleurx catheter insertion
plication of emphysematous bleb
plication of the diaphragm
pneumothorax
prosthetic heart valves
pulmonary metastases
pulmonary nodule
reoperative cardiac surgery
repair of diaphragm
replacement of heart valve
rheumatic aortic stenosis
rheumatic mitral regurgitation
rheumatic mitral stenosis
rib fracture
rupture of papillary muscle
sequestrum of lung
sleeve lobectomy
spontaneous pneumothorax
sternal fracture
surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation
tension pneumothorax
thoracentesis
thoracic aneurysm repair
thoracic malignancy
thoracoscopy
thoracostomy
thoracotomy
thymectomy
thymoma
thymus cancer
thymus disorders
thymus surgery
tricuspid valve repair
tube pericardiostomy
valve stenosis
valvular endocarditis
video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Map & Directions
Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 230,Athens, GA 30606
Office
706-475-1950Fax
706-475-1955