About

Dr. Scott Faucett

Scott C. Faucett MD, MS is a board certified sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon. His clinical focus is on getting active people with hip and knee injuries back to their active lifestyles. He brings years of clinical and surgical training in arthroscopic and open surgery to provide his patients with the most up to date treatments from non-operative treatments to advanced surgical procedures. He will guide you through your recovery each step of the way.

My goal is to get you back to your active lifestyle. • Dr. Scott Faucett

Education and Training

Dr. Faucett obtained his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and later completed his residency at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was then selected for The Steadman Clinic’s prestigious fellowship in Vail, CO. During his fellowship, Dr. Faucett trained in hip arthroscopy and complex knee repairs. He has specialized training in arthroscopic and open hip preservation surgery for hip impingement, labrum tears, complex knee repairs and much more.

  • The George Washington University
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Assistant Professor
    Division of Sports Medicine, Specializing in Hip and Knee Conditions
    Washington, D.C.
    2013-2016

  • Dartmouth Medical School
    Doctor of Medicine
    Hanover, NH
    2002- 2007
  • The Dartmouth Institute
    Centers for Evaluative Clinical Sciences
    Masters of Science, Health Policy and Clinical Quality Improvement
    Hanover, NH
    2005 -2006
  • Middlebury College
    Bachelors of Arts, Economics, Chemistry Minor
    Middlebury, VT
    1998 –2002

  • The Steadman Clinic
    Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow
    Specialized training in hip arthroscopy and complex knee surgery
    Vail, CO
    2012-2013
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
    Resident and Chief Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Lebanon, NH
    2008-2012
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
    Intern, Department of General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
    Lebanon, NH
    2007

  • Washingtonian Top Doctor
    Elected as one of the top 50 orthopaedic surgeons by 12,000 local physicians
    Washington, DC
    2016
  • Leading Physician of the World
    Recognized for achievements in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    Islip, NY
    2016
  • Young Investigator Award
    American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons / Orthopaedic Research Society
    -3D Bioprinting Biologically-Inspired Nanostructured Cartilage Scaffold with Biomimetic Spatial Variation and Chemical Gradients
    Rosemont, IL
    2015
  • Washingtonian Top Doctor
    – Elected as one of the top 50 orthopaedic surgeons by 12,000 local physicians
    Washington, DC
    2015
  • Excellence in Research Award – American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
    Kennedy N, Goldsmith MT, Faucett SC, et al
    Posterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation Angles: Biomechanical Evaluation for Single – and Double-Bundle Reconstruction
    Seattle, WA
    2014
  • Emerging Leader – American Orthopaedic Association
    Emerging leaders program
    Rosemont, IL
    2011
  • Current Concepts Foundation
    Recipient of a scholarship for 2011 Current Concepts Total Joint Reconstruction Course
    Chicago, IL
    2011
  • Dartmouth Mosenthal Surgical Society Award
    Recognition for attaining honors in all surgical rotations
    Hanover, NH
    2007
  • Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Honor Society
    Elected member for demonstrating exemplary humanistic qualities
    Hanover, NH
    2006
  • Clarion Interdisciplinary Patient Safety Case Competition, Finalist
    University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, MN
    2006
  • Dartmouth Medical School / CECS Scholarship Recipient
    Awarded to pursue a master’s degree focusing on evaluating and improving healthcare
    Hanover, NH
    2005 – 2006
  • Public Service Leadership Award, Middlebury College
    Awarded for significant and ongoing contribution in community, public, and social affairs
    Middlebury, VT
    2002
  • President’s Award, Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Assoc.
    A commendation for exemplary dedication of service
    Middlebury, VT
    2001
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 2
    Santa Monica, CA
    1996

  • Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics-The Orthopaedic Center Division
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Sports Medicine Surgeon
    Practice specialization in hip preservation, complex knee injury, sports medicine.
    Washington, DC
    2016-Current
  • George Washington University Hospital Hip Preservation Center
    Director
    Leader of a multidisciplinary center of sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, and radiologists focused on comprehensive patient care, research, and education in young adult hip conditions such as Femoracetabular Impingement, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Abductor and Hamstring Injuries.
    Washington, DC
    2015-Current
  • PGA TOUR – Quicken Loans National
    Medical Director, Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Provide physician coverage and medical care for professional golf athletes
    Bethesda, MD
    2014-Current
  • Gonzaga High School Athletics
    Team Physician
    Provide physician coverage for athletic events
    Washington, DC
    2017-Current
  • MAST Labs Management, LLC
    General Partner, Co-Founder
    Lab to provide professional surgical training and simulation.
    Bethesda, MD
    2018-Current
  • George Washington University Athletics
    Team Physician
    Provide physician coverage for athletic events
    Evaluate and treat athletes in the training room.
    Washington, DC
    2013-Current
  • United States Ski & Snowboard Team
    Pool Physician
    Provide physician coverage and medical care for professional snow athletes
    Park City, UT
    2013 – Current
  • GWU – Medical Faculty Associates
    Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
    Specializing in hip arthroscopy and arthroplasty, cartilage healing and transplant, and complex knee surgery including ligament and revision ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair and transplant, and knee replacement.
    Washington, DC
    2013-2016
  • GWU – Medical Faculty Associates
    Physician Informatics Council
    Provided physician support and council for electronic medical record migration to EPIC ambulatory.
    Washington, DC
    2014-2016
  • Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships
    Assistant Medical Director
    Provide and coordinate physician coverage and medical care for snowboard athletes and attendees.
    Vail, CO
    2013
  • Eagle Valley High School Athletics
    Team Physician
    Provided football, volleyball, and lacrosse team coverage
    Gypsum, CO
    2012-2013
  • Dartmouth College Sports Medicine
    Team Physician
    Provided regular clinic hours in the varsity training room.
    Coordinated and provided on field physician coverage of the football, hockey, and lacrosse teams.
    Hanover, NH
    2010-2012
  • Lebanon High School Athletics
    Team Physician
    Provided football and lacrosse team coverage
    Lebanon, NH
    2010-2012
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinical Information Systems, EPIC
    Surgical Liaison
    Recognized by the DHMC President, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Medical Information Officer, and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics as a critical team member.
    The surgical resident representative involved in a new electronic medical record (EPIC) enterprise implementation, an $80 million project.
    Led a diverse team of administrators, nurses, physicians, and ancillary providers to analyze, understand, and improve processes of surgical care
    Lebanon, NH
    2009-2012
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Resident Information Systems Expert Group
    Team Member
    Resident representative on a team responsible for development of information systems policy and content.
    Lebanon, NH
    2007
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Interdisciplinary Hand Center
    Process Analyst
    Group employed a microsystems approach to develop an interdisciplinary hand center involving the Orthopaedics, Plastics and Rehabilitation departments.
    Lebanon, NH
    2006
  • Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association
    Board of Director, Crew Chief, Captain
    Advanced life support patient care and rescue operations
    Vehicle, Cold Water, Technical Rescue
    Middlebury, VT
    1999 – 2002.

  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
    Developed arthroscopic simulation curriculum for post-graduate residents
    Instruct undergraduate medical students and residents in academic and clinical settings
    Washington, D.C.
    2013 -2016
  • AOSSM – Osteotomies around the Knee: From Ligament Insufficiency to Chondrosis
    Faculty
    Chicago, IL
    2016
  • AANA – Orthopaedic Boot Camp Training: Advanced Techniques for Arthroscopic
    and Endoscopic Hip Disorders
    Associate Master Faculty
    Chicago, IL
    2016
  • Vail International Complex Knee Symposium
    Faculty
    Vail, CO
    2016
  • AANA – Surgical Management of the Injured Knee: Innovative Solutions for
    Complex Problems
    Associate Master Faculty
    Chicago, IL
    2016
  • Advanced Knee Fellows Course
    Faculty
    Austin, TX
    2016
  • Visiting Surgeons Day – J Thomas Byrd, MD
    Faculty
    Nashville, TN
    2016
  • Össur Academy: Knee Osteoarthritis: Defining Standards of Clinical Management
    Faculty
    Laguna Nigel, CA
    2016
  • GW Seminars In Sports Medicine
    Program Co-Chair
    Quarterly multi-disciplinary continue medical education course focused on the comprehensive care of the injured athlete.
    FAI, December 2015
    Washington, D.C.
    2015
  • AANA – Surgical Demonstration – Meniscus Root Repair
    Faculty
    Dallas, TX
    2015
  • Vail International Hip Symposium
    Faculty
    Vail, CO
    2016
  • Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference- FAI Roundtable
    Panel Member
    Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • AOSSM Annual Meeting – “Empirical Answers to Burning Clinical Questions”
    Moderator
    Orlando, FL
    2015
  • AOSSM Annual Meeting ICL – Multi-ligament Knee Reconstruction
    Faculty
    Orlando, FL
    2015
  • Vail International Complex Knee Symposium
    Faculty
    Vail, CO
    2015
  • ISAKOS Annual Meeting ICL – Management of PCL injuries: An evidence-based approach
    Faculty
    Lyon, France
    2015
  • Vail International Hip Symposium
    Faculty
    Vail, CO
    2015
  • Vail International Complex Knee Symposium
    Faculty
    Vail, CO
    2014
  • AOSSM Annual Meeting ICL – Multi-ligament Knee Reconstruction
    Faculty
    Seattle, WA
    2014
  • AANA Hip Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center
    Instructor
    Chicago, IL
    2013
  • Rotator Cuff: Surgical Skills
    AAOS Academy Instructional Course Lecture
    Instructor
    Chicago, IL
    2013
  • AO North America Nursing Bioskills Workshops
    Instructor
    AO courses for operative nurses and technicians
    2010 – 2012

  • Guidepoint
    Consultant
    2016
  • Össur
    Speaker’s Bureau
    2016
  • Smith and Nephew, Inc
    Consultant
    2014
  • Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Consultant
    2014
    Kitov Pharmaceuticals Scientific Advisory Board
    Board Member
    2014
    Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.
    Council Member
    2012

  • O’Brien C, Holmes B, Faucett SC, Zhang LG. 3D Printing of Nanomaterial Scaffolds for Complex Tissue Regeneration. Tissue Eng Part B Rev. 2014
  • Kennedy NI, LaPrade RF, Goldsmith MT, Faucett SC, Rasmussen MT, Coatney GA, Engebretsen L, Wijdicks CA. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation Angles, Part 1: Biomechanical Evaluation for Anatomic Single-Bundle Reconstruction. AJSM 2014 Oct;42(10):2338-45
  • Kennedy NI, LaPrade RF, Goldsmith MT, Faucett SC, Rasmussen MT, Coatney GA, Engebretsen L, Wijdicks CA Posterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation Angles, Part 2: Biomechanical Evaluation for Anatomic Double-Bundle Reconstruction. AJSM 2014 Oct;42(10):2346-55
  • Spiegl UJ, Faucett SC, Horan MP, Warth RJ, Millett PJ. The Role of Arthroscopy in the Management of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Markov Decision Model. Arthroscopy 2014 Nov;30(11):1392-9
  • Spiegl UJ, Faucett SC, Millett PJ. Traumatic Rupture of the coracobrachilais Muscle; A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector, 2014: 4(3): e54.
  • Philippon MJ, Faucett SC, Briggs KK. Arthroscopic hip labral repair. Arthroscopy techniques. 2013; 2(2): e73-e76.
  • Faucett SC, Collinge C, Koval KJ. Is reconstruction nailing of all femoral shaft fractures cost-effective? A Decision Analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012 Nov; 26(11):624-32
  • Genuario JG, Faucett SC, Boublik M, Shlegel T. A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Comparing Three Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Types: Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft, Hamstring Autograft, and Allograft. AJSM 2012 Feb; 40(2):307-14.
  • Liu S, Salvatoriello F, Dick J, Faucett SC, Robb J. Facilitating the development of evidence-based order sets and care pathways: lessons learned from an academic medical center’s implementation of a new electronic health record. Intl Journal of Care Pathways 2011; 15: 34-38
  • Faucett SC, Genuario JG, Tosteson AN, Koval KJ. Is prophylactic fixation a cost-effective method to prevent a future contralateral fragility hip fracture? Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2010 Feb; 24(2): 65-74.
  • Lurie, JD, Faucett SC, Hanscom B, et al. Lumbar Discectomy Outcomes Vary by Herniation Level in the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. JBJS AM. 2008 Sep; 90(9): 1811-9.

  • Faucett SC, Scully R, Step by step surgical approaches for meniscal repairs, In: The Menisci: A comprehensive review of its anatomy, biomechanical function and surgical treatment. LaPrade RF, Arendt E, Getgood A, Faucett SC ed., Springer New York 2016. In Press.
  • Faucett SC, LaPrade RF, Treatment of Medial Sided Injuries, In: Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee Mascarenhas R, Bhatia S, Lowe W ed. Nova 2016. In Press.
  • Faucett SC, et al, Labrum Deficiency, In: Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, Nho, S., Leunig, M., Larson, C.M., Bedi, A., Kelly, B.T ed., Springer New York, Oct 31, 2014, 1143-1149

  • Technical Considerations with Ligament Reconstruction
    AOSSM Surgical Skills Course, Chicago, IL
    2016
  • Revision PTO–What to Think About and How to Do It
    AOSSM Surgical Skills Course, Chicago, IL
    2016
  • Cartilage Repair: Simultaneous or Staged?
    AOSSM Surgical Skills Course, Chicago, IL
    2016
  • Meniscus Root and Radial Tears – The Silent Epidemic
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Key Static Knee Stabilizers – Biomechanically Relevant and Critical Clinical Exams
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Meniscus Root Repair Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Anatomic Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Reconstruction Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Popliteus Tendon Reconstruction Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Complex Meniscus Repairs Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Patellofemoral Instability
    Advanced Knee Fellows Course, Austin, TX
    2016
  • Meniscus Root Tears – The Silent Epidemic
    Advanced Knee Fellows Course, Austin TX
    2016
  • Hip Instability: When to Rehab, When to Brace, When to Scope
    Össur Academy, Washington DC
    2016
  • Meniscus Root Tears – The Silent Epidemic
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • Defining Hip Instability
    Vail Hip Symposium, Vail, CO
    2016
  • High Tibial Osteotomy: When to Select the Right Patient
    Össur Academy, Laguna Nigel CA
    2016
  • 3D Bioprinting Biologically-Inspired Nanostructured Cartilage Scaffold with Biomimetic Spatial Variation and Chemical Gradients
    Poster
    AAOS/ORS Biologic Treatments for Orthopaedic Injuries Research Symposium, Rosemont, IL
    2015
  • Medical Infrastructure in Major Sports Events
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • Meniscus Repair: Video Demonstration
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction?
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • Chondral Knee Lesions
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • ACL Reconstruction: Video Demonstration
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • Complex Knee Lesions?
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • ACL Reconstruction: Anatomic or Isometric?
    Unimed International Sports Medicine Conference Ribeirão Preto- SP, Brazil
    2015
  • An Evidence-based Approach to Complex and Multiligament Knee Injuries – Medial Collateral Ligaments
    Instructional Course Lecture American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL
    2015
  • Meniscus Root Tears – The Silent Epidemic
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2015
  • Key Static Knee Stabilizers
    Biomechanically Relevant and Critical Clinical Exams Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2015
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament Anatomic Treatment and Outcomes
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2015
  • Meniscus Root Repair Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2015
  • Anatomic Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Reconstruction Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2015
  • Sports Hip Injuries for the Internist
    Grand Rounds – George Washington University Department of Medicine
    2015
  • Meniscus Root Tears – The Silent Epidemic
    Grand Rounds – Steadman Philippon Research Institute – Vail, CO
    2015
  • Anatomy of the Posterolateral Knee
    International Symposium on Knee Trauma, Ribeirão Preto –SP, Brazil
    2014
  • Anatomy of the Posteromedial Knee
    International Symposium on Knee Trauma, Ribeirão Preto –SP, Brazil
    2014
  • Anatomy of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament
    International Symposium on Knee Trauma, Ribeirão Preto –SP, Brazil
    2014
  • Surgical Techniques of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
    International Symposium on Knee Trauma, Ribeirão Preto –SP, Brazil
    2014
  • Predictors of Traction Time During Hip Arthroscopy
    Faucett SC, Briggs KK, Philippon MJ
    Poster: International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    2014
  • Fibular Collateral Ligament Anatomy and Anatomic Reconstruction Techniques
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2014
  • Meniscus Root Repair Surgical Demonstration
    Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, Vail, CO
    2014
  • An Evidence-based Approach to Complex and Multiligament Knee Injuries – Medial Collateral Ligaments.
    Instructional Course Lecture 301 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA
    2014
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation Angles: Biomechanical Evaluation for Single- and Double-Bundle Reconstruction
    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA
    Kennedy N, Laprade RF, Goldsmith MT, Faucett SC, et al
    2014
  • Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in Young Patients: When is Arthroscopic Management Indicated? A Markov Decision Analysis
    Spiegel U, Faucett SC, Horan MP, Millet PJ
    Presentation: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA – 2014
  • Presentation: Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL – 2014
    AAOS Surgical Techniques Video
    Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in an Older Person.
    Cantu RV, Donegan RP, Faucett SC. Chicago, IL.
    2011
  • Is Reconstruction nailing of all femoral shaft fractures cost effective?
    Poster
    Orthopaedic Trauma Association, San Diego, CA
    2009
  • Cost-effective Decision analysis of a prophylactic cephalomedullary nail to prevent contralateral hip fracture.
    Presentation: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA – 2008
    Poster: Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Boston, MA – 2007

  • STITCH Study: A Prospective, Non-randomized, Multi-Center Investigation of All-suture-based Repair of Horizontal Meniscal Tears (STITCH Study)

  • Journal of Arthroscopy
    Editorial Board, Reviewer
    2012
  • Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery
    Reviewer
    2015
  • American Journal of Sports Medicine
    Reviewer
    2014
  • Journal of Orthopaedic
    Reviewer
    2016
  • Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
    Reviewer
    2015
  • Sports Review Journal
    Reviewer
    2015
  • Biomed Central Publications
    Reviewer
    2011
    Online peer reviewed medical journal.

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Board Certified, Expiration December 31, 2025
  • EPIC – Physician Builder
    CLN150
    Verona, WI – 2015

  • International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2015
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 2012
  • American Orthopaedic Association, 2011
  • International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, 2013
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2011
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association, 2009

  • Medical Executive Committee – Massachusetts Avenue Surgery Center
    Committee Member
    2019
  • CAO Research Foundation
    Chairman of the Board, President
    2018
  • Council of Delegates- AOSSM
    Delegate
    2018
  • Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics – Research Committee
    Committee Member
    2017
  • AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria on Hip Osteoarthritis
    Writing Panel Member
    2017
  • AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip
    Peer Reviewer
    2016
  • Research Committee
    AOSSM
    Subcommittee Chair: Biologics II Grant Review, $250,000 2 year grant
    2015 -2019
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee
    ISAKOS
    2015-2019
  • National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference
    AAOS
    Washington, DC
    2011
  • Paul Ambrose Political Leadership Institute
    Leadership development course focused on Public Health and Health Policy
    Hanover, NH 2005


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