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Scott Kaar, M.D.

Professor; Chief, orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery; Co-director, Regional SSM Health Musculoskeletal Clinical Program
Departments of Family and Community Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery

Team physician
Saint Louis University Billikens

Courses Taught

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship

Education

Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals

Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Practice Areas

Scott Kaar, M.D., 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.

Research Interests

  • ACL and PCL surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Shoulder fractures

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Orthopedic Association
  • Missouri Shoulder and Elbow Society