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Dr. Scott Raffa, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Dr. Scott Raffa, MD
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Dr. Scott Raffa, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Dr. Scott Raffa, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Scott Raffa, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

About

Dr. Raffa graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at University Of South Florida Neurosurgery. Dr. Scott Raffa, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL and has 18 years experience. Dr. Raffa currently practices at Cantor Spine Center at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute and are affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center. Dr. Raffa has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Raffa received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Raffa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Raffa is board certified in Neurosurgery.

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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Discectomy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Discectomy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Discectomy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Epilepsy Surgery
Facet Blocks
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Disorders
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Back Strain
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chronic Back Pain
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Discitis
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Discogenic Pain
Dropfoot
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Epilepsy
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Erb's Palsy
Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Leg Pain
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meningiomas
Neck Injuries
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Phaeohyphomycotic Brain Abscess
Pinched Nerve
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolysis
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Disc Disorders
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Subluxation
Whiplash
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Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Arthroplasty
Disc Replacement
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Laminoforaminotomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Muscle Biopsy
Nerve Biopsy
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Non-Operative Spine Treatment
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Decompression
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve
Rhizotomy
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine and Back Procedures
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Total Disc Replacement
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Surgery
Vertebroplasty
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure

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Locations

  1. 1 Cantor Spine Center at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute - Fort Lauderdale
    3000 Bayview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 567-1332
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Cantor Spine Center at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute - West Palm Beach Clinic
    927 45th St Ste 204, Mangonia Park, FL 33407
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 935-1188
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Raffa
4.7
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (44)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Jan 09, 2025
My experience with Dr Raffa was excellent. I have never been to a physician that explained my condition in length and I was able to comprehend what he was saying. I left the office feeling very confident in Dr Raffa.
Lisa Lawson — Jan 09, 2025
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About Me

Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of South Florida Department of Neurosurgery
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Florida Neurosurgery
    2018
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jackson Health System
    2019
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Raffa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Raffa's profile.

Dr. Raffa frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Raffa, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Raffa, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's Medical Center

    901 45th St, Mangonia Park, FL

  • West Boca Medical Center

    21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL