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John Scolaro

Orthopaedics

John Scolaro, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Residency Program Director, Chief - Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Orange, CA

Dr. John A. Scolaro is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologist specializing in the treatment of acute fractures of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, and acetabulum, as well as fracture malunions, nonunions, periprosthetic fractures around total hip and knee arthroplasty implants, and complex peri-articular fractures. He serves adult and geriatric patient populations, including those with treatment-resistant nonunions and complications from prior joint replacements, primarily at UC

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19+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education & Training

  • Boston University School of Medicine — M.D., M.A.
  • University of Washington Harborview Medical Center — Fellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma
  • University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
  • University of Pennsylvania — Internship, General Surgery
  • Boston University School of Medicine — M.A.

Peer Recognition

  • Orange County Medical AssociationPhysicians of Excellence

    2018-2023 (6 years)

  • Southern California Super DoctorsRising Stars

    2015-2017 (3 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions & Treatments

Fracture CareOrthopaedic TraumaJoint Replacement

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC Irvine Medical Center

Languages

English

Experience

19+ years in practice