Dr. Jason Scotti, a board-certified family medicine physician and sports medicine specialist, values the patient-doctor relationships he develops at The Wright Center for Community Health Kingston Practice.
The Mountain Top native says by “talking to them and not talking at them” his patients’ offer important information and feedback that aids in his decision-making about their health and well-being. “I have been told through patient satisfaction surveys that I enjoy listening to patients and really involving them in their care,” says Scotti, who also serves as the associate director of the Family Medicine program at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education.
“After hearing from them, I will discuss what I think is going on and layout treatment options and present them so we can discuss which one they are most comfortable with,” adds Scotti, a Mountain Top resident. “I found that goes a long way being able to relate to them and being approachable.”
That approachability and drive to succeed can be traced to his success as an athlete and in the classroom. An ice hockey, football and mixed-martial arts competitor in college, he says a separated shoulder and the process to overcome his significant injury played a big role in his future career. At the time, he was preparing to become a physical therapist or earn a doctorate in anatomy and physiology.
“As I was getting more and more involved in my education, one of my professors asked if I thought about medical school because I had good grades and a good grasp of it,” he recalls, after initially thinking a Ph.D. was in his future. “Nobody in my family was a doctor and I thought it would be out of my reach.”
Since then, he earned his undergraduate degree cum laude in sports medicine from California University of Pennsylvania and completed post-bachelor studies in pre-med at Hofstra University. A cum laude graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Scotti completed both family medicine residency training and a sports medicine fellowship at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
His people and clinical skills aligned perfectly to enable him to follow a dream that he did not fully realize until his collegiate years. “That was probably one of the biggest draws for me going
into family medicine,” says Scotti, who treats patients of all ages. “The rapport I have with patients and the gratitude I get when my patients get up and go to work every single day – even the worst day of this job is better than any job ever.
“It’s not even a job,” The Wright Center doctor adds.
At The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, Scotti is able to address both of his passions – healing and teaching. And in turn, he ensures his regional community receives high-quality health care now and in the future.
“At the Wright Center I am able to give back and teach residents,” says Scotti, outlining why he chose to practice and teach at the Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike that provides high-quality health care at a lower cost. “I tell the residents time after time just listen to the patient and you will get the answers you need.
“A lot of times three or four minutes go by before I ask patients what they are here for. I ask about them. Make them feel comfortable and basically ask them some strategic questions and from there you can get a lot of information.”
To make an appointment at The Wright Center for Community Health Kingston Practice, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570.491.0126.
