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Dr. Scott McGovern, MD

Dr. Scott McGovern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Scott McGovern, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Salisbury, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McGovern has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

1675 Woodbrooke Dr Salisbury, MD 21804
Telehealth available

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Dr. McGovern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McGovern

4.4

44 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie M. – Mar 15, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise – Feb 16, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Ralph Lindenberger – Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jennifer Caddell – Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Judy Walls – Apr 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dr Bill Plack – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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George Murray – Aug 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lori Parsonson – Aug 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Glenn – Jun 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Tim Shoemaker – May 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Duane Luchaco – Jan 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Margaret Hutton – Nov 24, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. McGovern is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. At Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, he works to prevent, diagnose, and treat the diverse ailments of the nerves, spinal cord, bones, and discs of the spine. ...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Neck Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Mayo Grad School Med/mayo Fndn

    Residency Hospital
  • Ucla Comprehensive Spine Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • Mayo Clinic

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Suny Stony Brook

    Medical School, 2003
  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Peninsula Orthopaedic Assoc. PA1675 Woodbrooke Dr Salisbury, MD 21804
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:45am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Poa Surgery Center641 S Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD 21801
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Practice

Peninsula Orthopaedic Assoc. PA30265 Commerce Dr Unit 104 Millsboro, DE 19966
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

    100 E Carroll St
    Salisbury, MD 21801
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd
    Lewes, DE 19958
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • TidalHealth Nanticoke

    801 Middleford Rd
    Seaford, DE 19973
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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