
Overall Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars - 175 total ratings“I think time is the most important thing you can give the patient.”
According to Dr. Jeffrey Scott, patients see a pulmonologist for a variety of problems. Some of the most common include asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), interstitial lung disease (ILD), bronchitis, pleurisy, sleep disorders and pneumonia. “Most of the time, people come to see me when they are having trouble breathing,” he explains. “Unfortunately, many of the breathing problems patients have are due to smoking.”
Dr. Scott likes to point out to patients that smoking isn’t just bad for the lungs. “As time has gone on, the knowledge on how bad smoking is has continued to accumulate,” he explains. “We’ve learned it doesn’t just lead to lung disease, but also cerebral vascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, as well as many cancers including kidney cancer and bladder cancer. So, in many ways, it’s never been more important to quit smoking. Unfortunately, many people don’t quit until they have a major health crisis, such as a heart attack, or a diagnosis of lung disease or cancer. That’s why I really encourage all of my patients to give up the habit.”
No matter what problem Dr. Scott is treating, he believes in treating each patient in the manner they want to be treated. “I think of that as my primary guiding philosophy. I try to speak in plain language to people and their families so they feel comfortable in asking questions. I think time is the most important thing you can give the patient. Sometimes it’s hard to give patients all the time they need at the office so I tell them that if they are home and they have a question to just give the office a call and we can help.”
According to Dr. Scott, one of the best aspects of being a physician is being able to make a real contribution to people’s health and wellbeing. “I think as a physician that when you have a positive impact and a patient really benefits, you carry that with you a long time. It’s a great feeling and why I love being a physician.”
When he is not busy helping his patients, Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife (who is also a physician) and his children. He also enjoys running and cycling, as well as skiing in the wintertime, especially at Mt. Wachusett.
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.

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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Good.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
This was my first visit with Dr. Scott. He was patient, caring, professional and kind. We talked about things that had the potential to be scary for me, and he used his sense of humor and optimism to make our discussion more comfortable. He took his time and allowed me to ask as many questions as I needed. I didn't ever feel that he was ready to rush off to his next patient. I enjoyed meeting with him, look forward to working with him, and would recommend him to anyone else who needs a pulmonologist.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Scott thoroughly reviewed my chart to ascertain any changes since our last visit.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
My husband and I were extremely impressed with Dr. Scott and his entire staff.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very efficient recommended new improved machine (my machine very old). He explained why this machine is needed every night (heart stops 87 times in 1 hour) very thorough.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Scott was fantastic. Took time reviewing my MRI and x-rays. Really felt he was concerned about my health and had all the time I needed to help me. So glad the referral process ended up getting me to Dr. Scott.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Scott listened to my concerns and developed a plan that would work for me.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
*Dr. Scott clearly explained my options and involved me in decision making.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Scott is wonderful. He's down to earth, friendly, and explained everything clearly, concisely, and professionally. He took the time to listen and respond to all of my questions and comments. I did not feel rushed in any way. If I had to give an overall rating to Dr. Scott, I would definitely say that he does not stink!
Offices and Locations
Worcester Medical Center
Overview
Specialties
Pulmonology
Clinical Interests
Critical Care
Sleep Disorders
Partnering Provider
Certifications
Certified by the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) in 4 areas:
ABIM- Pulmonary Disease
ABIM- American Board of Internal Medicine
ABIM- Critical Care Medicine
ABIM- Sleep Medicine
Education
Internship & Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Bachelor of Arts: Boston College