Experienced in Obesity

Dr. Scott Sholem

General Surgery
Valley Surgical Clinics LTD.
1492 S Mill Ave Ste 113, 
Tempe, AZ 

Experienced in Obesity
Valley Surgical Clinics LTD.
1492 S Mill Ave Ste 113, 
Tempe, AZ 
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Overview

Scott Sholem is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Sholem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Valley Surgical Clinics LTD.
1492 S Mill Ave Ste 113, Tempe, AZ 85281
Call: 602-996-4747

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Beyond the break: development and validation of a new classification system for acute traumatic rib fractures.
Beyond the break: development and validation of a new classification system for acute traumatic rib fractures.
Journal: Trauma surgery & acute care open
Published: February 17, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Concussion
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    • Delirium
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    • Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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    • Gastrointestinal Perforation
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    • Necrotizing Fasciitis
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      Advanced
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    • Spinal Shock
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    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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    • Subdural Hematoma
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    • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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    • Bile Duct Stricture
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    • Cellulitis
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    • Cholecystitis
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