Dr. Scott McDearmont is proud to offer the most advanced surgical techniques to his patients. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy are two of these techniques. Dr. McDearmont attends conferences and keeps continuing education hours updated so his patients have the benefit of the newest and highest quality technology.

In addition to training in advance surgical techniques, Dr. McDearmont is board certfied by the American Board of Surgery. What does this mean exactly?


American Board of Surgery (ABSurgery) certification in the specialty “Surgery” assures that the Physician possesses the knowledge, skills, and experience requisite to the provision of high-quality patient care. To maintain board certification, the Physician participates in an extensive process that involves completing accredited education and specialty training and periodic oral and written exams to demonstrate competency in the field of Surgery. A General Surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, and skin. A General Surgeon is also trained in the care of pediatric and cancer patients and in the treatment of patients who are injured or critically ill. Common problems treated by general surgeons include hernias, breast tumors, gallstones, appendicitis, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, colon inflammation and colon cancer. General Surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

What is The American College of Surgeons?

The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 74,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.