Dr. Pierce Scranton, Jr., MD
Board-certified physician and surgeon
Dr. Pierce Scranton, Jr., MD is a board-certified, award-winning orthopedic physician and surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, and athletic injuries to the foot and ankle.
Dr. Scranton served as the team physician and orthopedics consultant for the Seattle Seahawks football team from 1980 to 1997. His involvement with the National Football League (NFL) also includes a stint as the president of the NFL’s Physicians Association. Dr. Scranton worked as a medical consultant for the 1986 United States Figure-Skating Championships and the Pacific Northwest Ballet. He has been honored by several organizations for his outstanding humanitarian work.
Dr. Scranton is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington.
The education and training I’ve received enables me to help thousands of people find lasting pain relief, improved function and better quality of life. To identify more effective and timesaving surgical and nonsurgical techniques, I stay on top of the latest technological innovations. Thus, I offer a broader spectrum of alternatives to surgery than most physicians – all with an eye to giving my patients the leading-edge treatment, rehabilitation and preventive care they deserve.
Some of the most important things I’ve learned about being a doctor haven’t come from books. Each patient is unique and has his or her own concerns. Taking the time to listen to those concerns and answer questions is a critical part of being a doctor.
Specializations
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Sports medicine and athletic injuries
- Joint replacement
- Foot and ankle
