About Scott Devinney DO

D. Scott Devinney, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon who practices at the UT Health East Texas Orthopedic Institute. When Dr. Devinney was in college, he suffered a basketball injury that resulted in surgery. That experience inspired him to become a physician.

As an orthopedic surgeon, he enjoys the technical aspects of his profession, but thrives on the rewards he receives from interacting with his patients. “I gain the greatest satisfaction from helping people return to their regular activities and improving their quality of life. It’s very rewarding to allow them to do the things they enjoy.”

Dr. Devinney earned his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville and his doctor of osteopathic medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. At Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida, he completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship and a shoulder and elbow fellowship.

Dr. Devinney is employed as a clinical faculty physician at The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.

Specialty

Orthopedics