Meet Dr. Powell
A Leader in Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Dr. Scott Powell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 35+ years of experience specializing in sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, and injury prevention. His practice focuses on minimally invasive procedures, joint preservation, and advanced recovery techniques for athletes and active individuals. He has worked with elite sports organizations, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams, and the FIFA World Cup.
Dr. Powell earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his internship at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, and a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Powell has played a vital role in advancing orthopedic surgery. He is a former Board Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (2009-2012) and has served on the Education, Fellowship, and Program Committees. He is also active in the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, contributing to research, technology, and medical education.

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A short video overview of
Dr. Powell’s history.

Dr. Powell featured on “The Doctors” TV series.

Bill Murray & David Letterman with Dr. Powell
From Rock Star to Orthopedic Surgeon
Long before his career in medicine, Dr. Powell made his mark in an entirely different world—the music industry. While studying at Columbia College, he co-founded the rock and roll revival band Sha Na Na, which quickly gained national and international fame. Dr. Powell was part of music history, performing at Woodstock in 1969 just before Jimi Hendrix. Sha Na Na’s set was later featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary Woodstock (1970). The band’s success led to international tours across Europe and Japan and appearances on major television shows.
Beyond music, Dr. Powell also found success in Hollywood, starring in six seasons of Sha Na Na (1977-1981) and appearing in hit films like Grease (1978), where he performed Hound Dog, and Caddyshack (1980). He was also nominated for a Grammy Award for his the Grease record.
Despite his success in entertainment, Dr. Powell’s passion for science and medicine led him to leave the industry in 1980 and return to Columbia University to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery.
