About Scott Bissell:
Dr. Bissell is a specialist in orthopedic sports medicine with a
specialty focus on arthroscopic and open surgery of the Shoulder, Elbow,
Hip, and Knee. He is a member of the Connecticut Sports Medicine
Institute (CMSI) at St. Francis and performs joint replacements at the
Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute (CJRI) at St. Francis.
He is a specialist in performing rotator cuff repairs, shoulder
instability surgery, knee ACL reconstructions, patellar instability
surgery, and meniscus repairs. He frequently sees patients for second
opinions. He has a specialty interest in treating clavicle fractures.
Dr. Bissell cares for a wide variety of injuries including:
- Shoulder instability
- Knee ligament injuries
- Elbow ligament and tendon injuries
- Arthritis and joint replacement
- Neck and back injuries/sprains/strains
He looks to provide you with the information and tools with which to
make the best decisions you can for your orthopedic needs. He works
closely with other medical specialists and physical therapists to
provide a comprehensive approach to your care.
Dr. Scott Bissell attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA,
graduating summa cum laude. He received his medical degree from the
University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, CT. He then
went on to complete his internship in general surgery and residency in
orthopedic surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and
Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
He completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the world
renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. During his
fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe, he had the opportunity to work as an
Assistant Team Physician for many of Southern California’s professional
sports teams including MLB (Dodgers and Angels), MLS (LA Galaxy), NBA
(Los Angeles Lakers), WNBA (Los Angeles Sparks), NHL (LA Kings, Anaheim
Ducks). While in fellowship, Dr. Bissell gained particular expertise in
the evaluation and treatment of injuries in high-level throwing
athletes.
Dr. Bissell is the official team physician for several Connecticut
schools, including: Bloomfield High, Windsor High, and Suffield High; as
well as being one of the official team physicians for Hartford
Athletics.
