Overview
Dr. Scott Kaar is an orthopaedic surgeon who treats athletes of all ages and levels. He performs surgical and non-surgical procedures, including minimally invasive treatment of ankle, hip, knee, elbow and shoulder injuries. Clinical interests include: knee, shoulder, hip and elbow arthroscopy; reconstruction of ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL ligaments of the knee; preservation of the hip joint and hip impingement surgery; and Achilles tendon and 5th metatarsal fracture repair. Dr. Kaar is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include ACL and PCL surgery, sports medicine and shoulder fractures. Professional memberships include American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopedic Association and Missouri Shoulder and Elbow Society. Dr. Kaar treats student athletes at Saint Louis University.
Dr. Kaar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Bursitis, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Kaar is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kaar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Washington University School Of Medicine
Munish Gupta is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Shriners Hospitals For Children-St. Louis
Pooya Hosseinzadeh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hosseinzadeh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
Washington University School Of Medicine
Robert Barrack is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Barrack is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hip Resurfacing, and Knee Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Kaar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Kaar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Kaar by calling their office at 314-257-3390. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Kaar a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Kaar is classified as an Advanced expert for Tendinitis, 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 Kaar specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Kaar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hypermobile Joints. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Scott Kaar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott Kaar has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Scott Kaar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott Kaar accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Kaar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-3390 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- TendinitisDr. Kaar isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Kaar isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Kaar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Kaar isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Kaar isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Kaar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Kaar isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.