As a Physiatrist at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates,
Scott M. Otis, MD, provides patient care out of the Charlotte office
location. Dr. Otis has been a member of the practice for over seven
years, and has been a physiatrist for over 22 years. Dr. Otis practices a comprehensive approach to spine
care that utilizes non-surgical treatment methods such as epidural
spinal injections and facet blocks to treat back pain and joint pain.
Originally from Ohio, Dr. Otis
completed his physical medicine &
rehabilitation residency and graduated medical school from the
Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Otis
was chief resident during his time at OSU. Dr. Otis has enjoyed
calling the Carolinas home since joining the practice.
“I’ve always
wanted to be a doctor and after exploring my options, I chose physiatry. Physiatry gave me the ability to care for my patients,
providing a hands-on approach to spinal care while keeping me
challenged by its evolving complexity and innovative technique.”
said Dr. Otis.
Dr. Otis invites his patients to be an
active participant in their care. Back pain can be one of the most
frustrating and debilitating factors keeping a patient from enjoying
life to the fullest. Dr. Otis is committed to finding customized
treatment solutions as he partners with each individual patient in
their care.
“As
a physician, I have trust and a mutual respect for the doctors in our
practice. We have a culture of collaboration that can be hard to find
in the medical field. This practice also allows me to spend as much
time as I feel is needed with my patients to ensure they feel heard.
I know that my patients benefit from our group’s “patient first”
mentality and the wealth of sub-specialty expertise,” Dr. Otis says
as he reflects on the advantages of the medical group.
Dr. Otis and his
wife enjoy spending time with their two college-aged daughters. He
believes in maintaining a work-life balance, and enjoys hobbies to
include traveling, golfing, and is known to enjoy shooting clay
pigeons!
Education
Residency Physical Medicine
& Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University College Of Medicine,
Columbus, Ohio
