Michael D. Scott, M.D.
Dr. Scott is Chair of Rancho's Department of Neurorehabilitation and Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Injury System of Care. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he also served as chief resident. He joined the medical staff at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in 1993.
Dr. Scott is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of PM&R at UCLA and also Loma Linda University. He has published a number of scientific articles, made numerous scientific presentations, and has served as co-investigator of several clinical trials related to spinal cord injury. A Diplomate of the American Board of PM&R, Dr. Scott is also board certified in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
Dr. Scott is a graduate of the California HealthCare Foundation Health Care Leadership Program - a part time, two-year fellowship that offers clinically trained health care professionals the experiences, competencies, and skills necessary for effective vision and leadership of our health care system. He is a member of the executive leadership team at Rancho and has held numerous leadership positions including a recent term as Chief of Staff.