Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Scott W. Elton

Neurosurgery
UNC Hospitals Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
170 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
UNC Hospitals Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
170 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 

Overview

Scott Elton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Dr. Elton is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, and Subdural Hematoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Elton is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Unc Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

UNC Hospitals Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
170 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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.

24 Total Publications

Rapid Functional Drug Screening of Passage-Zero Patient Brain Tumor Tissues Ex Vivo: Results from a Clinical Feasibility Study.
Rapid Functional Drug Screening of Passage-Zero Patient Brain Tumor Tissues Ex Vivo: Results from a Clinical Feasibility Study.
Journal: Research square
Published: November 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott W. Elton

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott W. Elton?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott W. Elton by calling their office at 919-391-7186. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Scott W. Elton a top-rated expert for Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott W. Elton is classified as an Advanced expert for Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Scott W. Elton specialize in?

While Dr. Scott W. Elton is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Myelomeningocele, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Scott W. Elton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Scott W. Elton has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). You can view a list of Dr. Scott W. Elton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Scott W. Elton accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott W. Elton accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-391-7186 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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