Dr. Eric Scott, MD
Dr. Eric Scott, MD is a neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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6440 W Newberry Rd Ste 401 Gainesville, FL 32605Make an Appointment
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Dr. Scott is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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Dr. Scott's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scott
3.8
| 5 Star | 68% | 68% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 26% | 26% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Scott to family and friends is 3.8297873 out of 5
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Dr. Eric Scott specializes in neurosurgical procedures and treatment of spinal disorders. He has been in private practice in Gainesville, Florida since 1994.Neurosurgery
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University Of Florida
Residency Hospital, 1990Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida
Internship Hospital, 1984University Fla College Med
Internship Hospital, 1984University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1983Johns Hopkins University
Undergraduate School, 1979
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- Recipient of 80
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
Compare with other Neurosurgeons
Compare Dr. Scott with our nearby Neurosurgeons at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital today at
(352) 403-2564.
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