About Dr. Vizzi
Shoulder Surgeon Serving St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Palm Harbor, and Largo, Florida
Professional Experience
Alexander Orthopedic Associates
St. Petersburg, FL
2019 – Present
Education & Medical Training
Fellowship
Orthopedic Total Joints/Sports Fellowship
Orthopedic Research of Virginia (ORV) Richmond, VA
2018 – 2019
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Resident Physician
University of Kansas – Wichita, KS
2016-2018
Saint Louis University Hospital – Saint Louis, MO
2012–2016
Doctor of Medicine
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University – Philadelphia, PA
2008-2012
Bachelor of Science
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
2004-2008
Professional Memberships
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Mid America Orthopedic Association (MAOA)
Team Coverage
Toronto Blue Jays
Washington Redskins
Wichita State University
Wichita Thunder Men’s Hockey
Wichita Force Arena Football
Randolph Macon College
Deep Run High School
Goochland High School
Research Publications
Parvizi J, Rasouli MR, Jaberi M, Chevrollier G, Vizzi S, et al. Does the Surgical Approach in One-Stage Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty Affect Blood Loss? International Orthopedics. Dec 2013; 37(12): 2357-62
Radcliff K, Vizzi S, Millhouse P, Kepler C, Vaccaro A. Does Fusion Increase the Incidence of Adjacent Segment Disease in Patients With Symptomatic Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease? Seminars in Spine Surgery. Sept 2015; 27(3): 173-9
Radcliff K, Vizzi S, Vaccaro A. Concordant Pain Generated on Provocative Discography and Effect on Outcome of Surgical Fusion.Seminars in Spine Surgery. October 2016
Research Presentations
Vizzi S, Cannada L. Is Single Screw Fixation of Medial Malleolus Fractures Adequate?
Presented at Southeastern Fracture Consortium. Durham, NC 2016 Podium presentation at Kansas Orthopedic Society. Kansas City, MO 2017
Vizzi S, Otto T. Complications Related to a Novel Limited Oblique Incision in the Direct Anterior Approach for Primary THA.
Presented at Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Conference. Hilton Head, SC 2015
Brinkmann E, Vizzi S, Johnson FE. Charcot Spine Secondary to Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report and Differential Diagnosis.
Presented at Missouri Chapter of American College of Surgeons Conference 2013
Rasouli M, Toossi N, Adeli B, Vizzi S, et al. Diagnosis of Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infection: How about Lymphocyte Count in Serum?
Presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Conference 2011
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon
Scott Vizzi, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip conditions. His practice includes large joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, and sports-related injuries.
Dr. Vizzi earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan before completing medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Saint Louis University Hospital and the University of Kansas, where he also participated in dedicated research.
Following residency, Dr. Vizzi completed an Orthopedic Total Joints and Sports Fellowship at Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. His fellowship training included large joint reconstruction, advanced arthroscopy, soft tissue repair, independent general call coverage, and sports team coverage.
Dr. Vizzi has served as an orthopedic surgeon with Alexander Orthopedic Associates in St. Petersburg, Florida since 2019. His clinical focus includes both surgical and non-surgical treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip conditions.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Vizzi has participated in team coverage for multiple athletic organizations, including the Toronto Blue Jays (currently), Washington Redskins, Wichita State University, Wichita Thunder Men’s Hockey, Wichita Force Arena Football, Randolph Macon College, Deep Run High School, and Goochland High School.
He has contributed to orthopedic research through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national conferences.
Dr. Vizzi is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and maintains active medical licensure in Florida. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.