Scott Simpson, MD

Dr. Simpson specializes in treating acute musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related injuries, and injuries to the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle. He sees patients at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center and the Orthopedic Injury Clinic in Chesterfield.

Common Diagnoses Treated

Osteoarthritis
Tendon and ligament injuries
Radiculopathy
Fractures

Common Procedures

EMG/nerve conduction studies
Fluoroscopic lumbar spine injections (epidural steroid injections and facet joint injections)
Peripheral joint injections (fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided)

Clinical Office Locations

Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center

14532 S. Outer Forty Drive

Chesterfield, MO 63017
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Medical Office Building 4
1044 North Mason Road, Suite 110
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Hospital Affiliations

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Academic Office Mailing Address

Washington University School of Medicine

Campus Box 8233

660 Euclid Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63110

Patient Education

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation patient education

Patient Resources

Patient Forms

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Selected Publications

Prather H, Hunt D, McKeon K, Simpson S, Meyer EB, Yemm T, Brophy R. Are elite female soccer athletes at risk for disordered eating attitudes, menstrual dysfunction and stress fractures? PM R 2015. Jul 15 2015 published online ahead of print.

Simpson S. Scott Simpson, MD reviewing Neeru Jayanthi et al. Am J Sports Med 2015 Sports Review Journal; Feb 2 2015 published online ahead of print.

Simpson S, Krabak BJ. Interspinous ligament calcification in a collegiate gymnast.PM R 2014; 6(8):742-5.

Bernik SF, Troob S, Ying BL, Simpson SA, Axelrod DM, Siegel B, Moncrief RM, Mills C, Aziz M. Papillary lesions of the breast diagnosed by core needle biopsy: 71 cases with surgical follow-up. Am J Surg 2009; 197(4):473-8.

Simpson SA, Redstone J, Aziz MS, Bernik SF. Large malignant phyllodes tumor with rapid growth during pregnancy: images of a case. Breast J 2007;13(6):620-1.

Simpson SA, Ying BL, Ross LA, Friedman DJ, Quraishi MI, Rizvi AA, Bernik SF. Incidence of complications in outpatient mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. J Am Coll Surg 2007;205(3):463-7.

Textbook Chapters

Tang, Chi-Tsai and Scott Simpson. Shoulder. Sex Differences in Sports Medicine. Eds. Ellen Casey, Monica Rho, Joel Press. New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2016. 31-44. Print.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Simpson has clinical interests in acute musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related injuries, and injuries to the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle.

Background

Dr. Simpson earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He then completed an Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and a Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Simpson did a Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Spine from Washington University School of Medicine. He has extensive experience in athletic team coverage, working with high school, collegiate and professional sports teams around the country. Dr. Simpson is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Board Certifications

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Medical Degree

University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Fellowship

Sports Medicine and Spine Fellowship, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Sports Team Coverage

2016 Stony Brook University Football, Stony Brook, NY
2015 St. Joseph’s Academy JV Soccer Tournament, St. Louis, MO
2015 Howell Central Invitational Wrestling Tournament, St. Louis, MO
2015 Washington University Men's and Women's Soccer, St. Louis, MO
2014 University Athletic Association Cross-Country Championships, St. Louis, MO
2014 Washington University Men’s and Women’s Soccer, St. Louis, MO
2014 Howell Central High School Football, St. Louis, MO
2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon, finish line medical team captain, Seattle, WA
2012 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, Seattle, WA
2012 Seattle Marathon, finish line medical team captain, Seattle, WA
2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon, Seattle, WA
2012 Ballard High School Football, Seattle, WA
2012 NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships, Federal Way, WA
2011 Seattle Marathon, Seattle, WA
2011 Roosevelt High School Football, Seattle, WA

Washington University Orthopedics

Common Diagnoses Treated

Common Procedures

Clinical Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Academic Office Mailing Address

Patient Education

Featured Articles and Media

Patient Resources

Patient Forms

Clinical Interests

Background

Board Certifications

Medical Degree

Residency

Fellowship

Sports Team Coverage

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Dr. Simpson’s Office Locations

Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center

Progress West Hospital Medical Office Building

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