

Orthopaedics
John Scolaro, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Residency Program Director, Chief - Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Dr. John A. Scolaro is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologist specializing in the treatment of acute fractures of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, and acetabulum, as well as fracture malunions, nonunions, periprosthetic fractures around total hip and knee arthroplasty implants, and complex peri-articular fractures. He serves adult and geriatric patient populations, including those with treatment-resistant nonunions and complications from prior joint replacements, primarily at UC
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Boston University School of Medicine — M.D., M.A.
- University of Washington Harborview Medical Center — Fellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma
- University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
- University of Pennsylvania — Internship, General Surgery
- Boston University School of Medicine — M.A.
Peer Recognition
2018-2023 (6 years)
2015-2017 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UC Irvine Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice