Jessica Scott, MD, MS, an Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist with Scott Eye Care
Get to know Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist Dr. Jessica Scott, who serves patients in East Orange, New Jersey.
Dr. Scott is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at Scott Eye Care, providing personalized and compassionate care for every patient seen. She works alongside her father, Winston J. Scott, MD, FAAO.
The father-daughter ophthalmology team share a lifelong passion for eye health and help patients achieve the clearest vision possible. Their services include everything from comprehensive eye exams and i-office lasers and procedures to cataract surgery, glaucoma management, diabetic eye care, and dry eye diseases.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Scott developed an early interest in ophthalmology, thanks to time spent at the office with her father.
With an impressive educational background, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Maryland in College Park, and her Master of Science degree in Biomedical Science from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her medical degree was obtained from the Morehouse School of Medicine, where she graduated cum laude.
Subsequently, Dr. Scott completed a rigorous residency in ophthalmology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, and received specialized fellowship training in glaucoma at the New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center, under the mentorship of Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann, a renowned glaucoma specialist.
With an unwavering commitment to her specialty, she is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Dedicated to combining compassionate care with the highest standard of medical and surgical excellence, Dr. Scott deeply values using a team approach with her patients and taking the time to provide education and guidance.
A part of several specialty medical societies and academies, she is an active member of both the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
Throughout her medical career, Dr. Scott has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, and has presented her work at national meetings.
In her free time, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, exploring new restaurants, and beach getaways.
Learn More about Dr. Jessica Scott:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/84358214-Jessica-Scott-Optometrist or through Scott Eye Care, https://www.wjscottmd.com/meet-the-providers/
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