
Overview
Dr. Scott Thomas McKnight received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then completed a residency in colon and rectal surgery and fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. Board certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, Dr. McKnight has clinical interest in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal surgical disease including fecal incontinence. Dr. McKnight believes in treating his patients, who are 15 years and older, the way he would like to be treated and in a timely and efficient manner. He addresses each patient’s concerns, answers all questions and makes his patients feel welcome and comfortable knowing that it can be difficult to discuss colon and rectal problems. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. A resident of the Memorial City area of Houston, Dr. McKnight is married and has two daughters. He enjoys playing golf, reading and attending church.
Dr. Mcknight is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Dr. Mcknight 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Mcknight
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Mcknight?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Mcknight by calling their office at 713-486-4680. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Mcknight a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Mcknight is classified as an Advanced expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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 Mcknight specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Mcknight is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Scott Mcknight accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Mcknight accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-4680 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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- Anal FissureDr. Mcknight isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Mcknight isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Mcknight isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Mcknight isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Mcknight isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Mcknight isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Mcknight isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Mcknight isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Mcknight isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Mcknight isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Mcknight isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Mcknight isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
