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Dr. Nathan L Scott
Ophthalmology
Areas of Expertise
Ocular Oncology
Choroidal Hemangioma
Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia (OSSN)
Conjunctival Melanoma
About Me
Nathan L. Scott, MD, MPP is a vitreoretinal surgeon and ocular oncologist who cares for both complex retinal disease and cancers of the eye. An Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Division Chief of Ocular Oncology, he offers medical and surgical treatment for conditions ranging from retinal detachment and macular disorders to uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma. Patients value his clear communication, collaborative approach, and careful attention to vision-preserving detail.
Dr. Scott completed ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by dual fellowships in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ocular Oncology at Bascom Palmer. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he is active in national service and mentorship and leads clinical research that applies advanced imaging and molecular tools to improve diagnosis and treatment for eye tumors and retinal disease.
Training
Vitreoretinal SurgeryBascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship
Ocular OncologyBascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship- Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency
MDHarvard Medical SchoolMedical School- MPPHarvard Kennedy School of GovernmentMasters / PhD
Awards & Honors
Heed Ophthalmic Society Fellowship
Heed Ophthalmic SocietyMary August Trust Fellowship Award
Mary August TrustRobert Copeland Fellowship Award
American Academy of OphthalmologyFellows Foray Award
Vit Buckle Society2020
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CA, FL, MA
- License Numbers:A179340, ME140939, L-263998