Scott Perkinson, MD

Scott Perkinson, MD, Mayo Clinic Health System — Owatonna, is Owatonna Hospital’s newest orthopedic surgeon. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Perkinson practices all aspects of orthopedic surgery, including sports medicine, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, joint replacement, hand surgery and fracture care. Perkinson received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin. He is board certified in orthopedics.

Q. What made you want to become a surgeon?
A. I love working with my hands and helping patients lead longer, more active lives.

Q. How do you think your patients would describe you?
A. Patients often comment that I have good bedside manner. They then tell me that I look way too young to be a doctor.

Q. How do you spend your free time?
A. I love spending time with my wife and son. During the summer, I enjoy biking, running and golfing. During the winter, I spend my free time snowboarding, managing my fantasy football team and watching the Minnesota Vikings.

Q. What’s the best part of your work?
A. The best part of my work is meeting patients, hearing their stories and then helping them overcome whatever obstacles they are currently facing.