Dr. Scott Short
Overview
Dr. Scott Short is an attending surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Neonatal Surgery at Primary Children's Hospital. He has a particular interest in minimal access surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), and pediatric surgical oncology. In addition, his daily clinical practice includes all common pediatric surgical problems including inguinal hernias, undescended testicles, hydroceles and feeding access (gastrostomy tube placement). He is a member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group. Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in children with emphasis on enhanced recovery is also an area of special interest in Dr. Short's practice and academic work.Dr. Short sees patient's at Primary Children's Hospital and at Primary Children's-Riverton. One of his goals is to work with parents to optimize the surgical experience and shorten hospital stays for children.Dr. Short's clinical interests also include the following conditions: Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Undescended testicle, Hydrocele, Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), Gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), Appendectomy (removal of the appendix), Vascular access (ports and central lines), Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), and Pediatric Oncologic surgery (Wilm's, Neuroblastoma, and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery).
Dr. Short is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
1134 N 500 Ste 103, Provo, UT 84604
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Short
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Short?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Short by calling their office at 801-581-2121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Short a top-rated expert for Hirschsprung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Short is classified as an Advanced expert for Hirschsprung Disease, 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 Short specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Short is a Pediatric Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Scott Short participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott Short has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hirschsprung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Scott Short's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott Short accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Short accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-581-2121 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
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Short isAdvanced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- ColostomyDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Short isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.