
Scott Joseph Raffa MD MBA
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurocritical Care
I am a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute and Cantor Spine Center. I treat patients with various neurological disorders of the spine, with a focus on complex spinal pathologies. Disorders treated include neck and back pain, sciatica/pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spine trauma, spinal deformity and more.
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11951 US Highway 1Ste 108West Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone+1 561-844-5255
Fax+1 561-844-5245
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Summary
- I am a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at where I treat patients with various neurological disorders of the spine, with a focus on complex spinal pathologies.
Disorders treated include neck and back pain, sciatica/pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spine trauma, spinal deformity and more. I specialize in a variety of minimally invasive surgical techniques, including lateral retroperitoneal and endoscopic approaches to the spinal column.
I am continually drawn to the field of neurosurgery by its individualized approach to patient care. I always appreciate working closely with patients and their families, knowing that any day could improve someone’s quality of life. For me, patients should come to expect an honest, transparent, and friendly conversation that yields an individualized and tailored care plan, consistent with our overall goals and values.
In addition to providing patient care, I also hold an MBA degree from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and have professional interests in health administration, practice management and intraoperative efficiencies.
Education & Training
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2018 - 2019
- University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2011 - 2018
- University of FloridaMBA, Business Administration, 2015 - 2017
- University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 2011, MD
- Boston UniversityMA, Medical Scieces, 2005 - 2007
- University of MiamiBS, Neurosciences, 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2018 - 2027
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsRepair of isthmic pars interarticularis fractures: a literature review of conventional and minimally invasive techniques.Scott J. Raffa, Evan Luther, Allan D. Levi
Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences. 2019-06-01 - 1 citationsUse of a contoured bioresorbable plate with a hemostatic plug to control life-threatening bleeding from the superior sagittal sinus during hemispherotomy: technical note.Gerald F. Tuite, Carolyn M. Carey, William W. Nelson, Scott J. Raffa, S. Parrish Winesett
Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics. 2016-07-08 - 12 citationsLead revision surgery for vagus nerve stimulation in epilepsy: Outcomes and efficacyHena Waseem, Scott J. Raffa, Selim R. Benbadis, Fernando L. Vale
Epilepsy & Behavior. 2014-02-01
Authored Content
- Scott Raffa, MD MBA joins Memorial Healthcare System.August 2019
Press Mentions
- Spine Procedures Pushing Ahead in ASCs: LLIF, Endoscopic and MoreMarch 12th, 2025
- 6 Spine Surgeons on the Move in DecemberJanuary 6th, 2021
- Memorial Healthcare System Spine Surgery Experts and Neurosurgeons Daniel Aghion, MD and Scott Raffa, MD, Establish Practice in Boca RatonDecember 29th, 2020
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