I saw Dr. Green for my Dupateyn's Contracture in October of 2024. He told me surgery was my only option and that he could straighten my finger that was bent at 90 degrees. I scheduled surgery for February of 2025. There was no mention by Dr. Green that the surgery might not be successful or could possibly make my condition worse. After 4 months of physical therapy and wearing a brace, it was apparent the surgery not only did not work, it made my condition worse. I have nerve damage and extensive scar tissue. My finger is still bent at 90 degrees. Dr. Green's reasoning was that I was "an outlier". read more

W Scott Green, MD - Pinky finger 8 months after surgery - Sports Medicine Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have had three procedures in 2023 on my right hand performed by Dr. Green. Being a musician and also a luthier, use of my hands is critical and over time my hand was too painful to play music or do my work. The procedures Dr. Green performed have worked flawlessly and now I have full use of my right hand with no pain at all. Dr. Green and his team are true professionals. All of my questions and concerns were responded to fully both in person or through the excellent My Chart portal by Dr. Green or his team. Prior to each procedure Dr. Green was very clear in outlining plans to address my concerns, was an excellent listener and put me fully at ease. I was back at Cal Pac Ortho this week for an unrelated knee issue and saw Dr. Green in the hallway. We chatted a few minutes and he remembered every procedure he performed. Impressive! read more

My wrist broke from diving for a ball while playing pickleball. It's been one year since the fall, and I can do push-ups, play guitar, pretty much anything. Yes, on a rare occasion, I experience very minor soreness in my left wrist, especially if I'm playing guitar for a long duration. He's an outstanding surgeon and I'm very grateful for his expertise, focus, and confidence. He deserves more than 5 stars. Thank you, Dr. Green! read more

Dr. W. Scott Green is amazing!!! Five stars isn't nearly enough. My radius and Ulna were so badly broken that my fabulous orthopedic surgeon called Dr. Green in to do the surgery. The surgery was vey complicated, my bones are very small (I weigh less than 100 pounds) and he had to do a lot of intricate work, plus place a plate, screws and pins. He work was off the charts and I understand why Dr. Green is considered the number one surgeon for hands. He did such an amazing job. I got back both form and function and in a very short period of time. Also, I have no pain. Incredible!! Dr. Green is also down to earth with great bedside manor. Even though he is the chief of hand surgery at CPMC, he is kind, friendly and devoid of ego. You can tell that he really wants to help his patients get better. I absolutely recommend him for anyone considering hand surgery read more

Great Dr. Hand specialist,sent me to the right specialist when he realized that my problem was beyond his specialty.

Great bedside manner and I was thankful the first word out of his mouth was not surgery. In fact he gave me surgery as the last option. Ultimately I did end up having surgery with him and by the time I had surgery, I felt completely comfortable with it and him. I would definitely recommend and use Dr. W Scott Green again (although I hope I don't need to see him again!). On-time (sometimes they took me early if I arrived early!), friendly, and patient to answer any and all questions. Very professional, understanding, and manages to balance seeming like a normal guy and a skilled professional surgeon at the same time. He does practice at multiple locations so just be aware which location your appointment is for. If you go to 3838 California, the underground parking can get crowded and expensive so if you have time, there is a residential street across California St that often has free street parking. read more

Dr. Green treated my "trigger finger" and carpal tunnel problems. The "trigger finger" problems were in three of my digits (at different times) and Dr. Green's skillful steroid injections resulted in eventual complete relief. My carpal tunnel problem was more serious because it became worse when I could not make the time for the recommended surgery. Due to this delay, Dr. Green was somewhat pessimistic about the surgery outcome. Nonetheless, the surgery went very well; and after a few months of excellent physical therapy at Davies Medical Center and exercises at home, my carpal tunnel problem is under control. The exercises provided by the physical therapist continue to be useful when I am feeling the occasional numbness symptoms. Dr. Green is a true professional. read more

Unfortunately very unprofessional office staff. No one cares about the patient .We needed specific dr for my daughter, and I was told that dr just not in the office , when I see he was walking . My daughter felt while ice skating so she needs to have surgery asap.The office staff and dr just refuse to provide service .We where told dr is not there , when I saw that dr in the office .You know big time thanks we got an amazing service at Stanford hospitals . read more

I was referred by a spine specialist doctor to Dr. Scott Green with a broken index finger (pip) fracture. Despite I rushed to the emergency room after the accident, and I went to followups to the spine specialist (it's a good question why was he referred in the first case at the emergency room - he was probably a little bored with my case) - but he finally realized my finger fracture won't heal properly and he sent me Dr. Scott Green. Dr. Scott Green examined my finger and asked several questions and he decided I should go straight to the hand therapist because it's probably too late to have a surgery. He said if I am coming to him at the first place, he would recommend a surgery at the first case and it would highly improve my fracture. Later at the day he called me, he said he spent a lot of time to analyze my x-rays and thinking about my case and he realized we could improve the results with a surgery, even if it's a bit late. He was even able to manage to put the surgery to a day before I had some errands. The surgery was absolutely painless and my recovery was fast. He sent me to a hand therapist who also did an amazing training on my finger (twice a week). Right now I'm 13 weeks after the surgery and despite it's still swollen, I can bend my finger 80-85% of it's original movement which is a great improvement. I can type these words with my recovered finger. The sensation also came back to normal. I had a very strange allergic reaction (called dermographia) which is also gone by this time (we couldn't figure out why did that happen), and there is some remaining scar tissue, but these are things no doctor can control entirely - this is how our body reacts to specific intrusive events. In overall I'm very happy with the results. His bedside manners are outstanding, he always patiently listened to my concerns and honestly informed me about realistic expectations. read more

W Scott Green, MD - Sports Medicine Near Me - San Francisco, California

The BEST orthopedic surgeon. I broke my wrist in December after a not-so-pleasant accident. I was lucky enough to have Dr Green as the on-call specialist doctor when I was in the ER. Let me say, he made the experience of breaking a wrist as good as it could get. He was positive, honest, and most importantly, kind. He was a genuine person and I really appreciated that. My boyfriend and I decided I would get my surgery with Dr Green even though we lived over an hour away (that explains a lot). The surgery was extremely successful and he is truly a gifted surgeon. In fact, I'm typing away as if the injury had never happened and it was a really bad break. If I'd been ten years younger, I think the experience would've left me wanting to become an orthopedic surgeon. That's how amazing he was. He is truly a star and deserves all these five star reviews. read more

I saw him for a minor injury of my hand, and he treated me confidently and swiftly! I appreciated his demeanor and patience, while explaining the pros and cons of the course of treatment. I felt self-conscious going in for such a minor injury, but ultimately so glad I sought treatment under his care. read more

Very dismissive. Starts walking out the door before finishing his sentence or wanting to answer further questions. Granted once I said I would not like to first entertain surgery or shots, he quickly wanted to end the 10 minute appointment. Went in for a diagnosis on hand and joint pain, and got it, so he efficiently did it but nonetheless, felt rushed out of there before all questions could be asked. It has been 6 hours since I first wrote this review and during that time, the marketing manager upon seeing this review, reached out to me to offer me another appointment with another hand doctor with more time on his schedule, and Dr. Green upon hearing of my review, left a message apologizing for being dismissive and saying the office had scheduled 25 patients for him that day. My appointment was for 8:30 am, so I can sympathize with the patients after me. In any case, I hope everyone has learned from this. My error was not to have printed out the questions and handed the doctor the paper before he excused himself. read more

I would highly recommend Dr Green and his staff. I had a thumb ligament tear I was going to ignore but was convince to get the tear repaired. I'm halfway through this injury and it's ever better now than before my injury because he found an additional tear and fixed it. Bottom line he was honest with me and gave me my options and I opted for the surgery. No regrets and I'm happy with my results so far. read more

Dr Green is a fantastic doctor, he is a highly skilled surgeon with a lovely bedside manner. He was highly recommended to me by another hand surgeon. He genuinely cares about his patients and does all he can to give them a good outcome. I needed emergency surgery after a very nasty wrist fracture from a biking accident. He was very kind, and I immediately felt I was in good hands. The surgery went really well, and within a few months, I was back to normal again. He was genuinely excited about the outcome for me, which was super sweet! I'm so thrilled with how everything went I would definitely recommend him to anyone having issues with their hands. read more

I'm speechless: I've never had a doctor that was on time, and certainly not an orthopedic surgeon. It got weirder: he answered my questions, was quick to get me an in-house x-ray on my wrist, and actually *came back* to review the results within minutes. I was in and out of there in 30 minutes! I think I felt the earth stop spinning on its axis when he volunteered a phone number that would cut me through the front desk shenanigans if I needed a follow up. I know that this is standard operating procedure in just about every other industry short of the DMV, but the medical profession mostly still expects us to wait for them instead of the reverse (and many of them still think that we measure them on their medical knowledge instead of their access and demeanor). So what the heck is Dr. Green thinking? He's gonna give the rest of his industry a bad name! read more

Dr. Green is fantastic! I had a metacarpal spiral fracture and really wanted to avoid surgery. He helped me do that, and also took extra steps to ensure minimal recovery time for my fingers. He's always been on time for our appointments, he answers all my 1001 questions, he's really nice, very knowledgeable and thorough. I'm not surprised that he's so good. His father, Dr. William Green (who practices at the same ortho center), did a remarkable job surgically repairing my husband's fractured (and necrotized) scaffoid, which was quite a tricky operation. They're both at the top of their field! read more

I had such a great experience with Dr. Green. Last summer, I chose to have a very painful ganglion cyst on my wrist surgically removed. We had a discussion about all of the nonsurgical options, but once he realized how long I had been dealing with them, that I had done thorough research and had taken lots of time to decide that I wanted surgery, he was extremely respectful and supported my decision. I really appreciated the time that he took to answer all of my questions and to figure out the best plan forward for me. He gave very accurate information about what to expect with the surgery and the recovery (and definitely emphasized the long recovery time). He also strongly advised against removing other cysts due to their location and relative pain level, which I am happy that I followed. I am so pleased with how everything went and feel so grateful that I found Dr. Green. The surgery went smoothly and my wrist healed perfectly. There are few medical procedures that I've experienced that have had no negative side effects and this is one of them. I attribute this partly to me knowing when conservative treatment was not enough but mainly to Dr. Green's expertise and surgical skills. Booking an appointment was difficult; his schedule was busy and I also waited on hold for very long amounts of time. His assistants were very nice and helpful though; they helped me book followups. To be honest though, I would have dealt with logistics that were a lot worse in order to get the medical care that I received. read more

I saw Dr. Green for the first time this afternoon because I've been having terrible pain in my left hand and wrist for the past few weeks. I haven't been able to figure out the source of the pain, but Dr. Green knew immediately that I have a ganglion cyst. He gave me a splint to wear for the next month or so to hold my wrist into place and see if the cyst goes away on its own. If it doesn't go away, i'll come back for an MRI and figure out what our next step is. Although I did not receive the best of news, Dr. Green was extremely friendly and knowledgable. I really trust him and I can tell that he knows his stuff. I'm hoping that this will go away on its own, but if it doesn't I know that I'm in good hands! read more

Just had surgery with Dr. Green and was very impressed with everything from his directness, the way he treats his patients and the surgical center he performed the surgery at. One week after, feeling great and very confident in my choice to go with Dr. Green! read more

About 6 months ago I had a fairly serious skateboarding injury and broke my forearm and wrist *very* badly. Dr. Green did an absolutely amazing job, and I can't emphasize enough how grateful I am to him. When I first came in, I was totally disheveled (and frankly, I can't say I was my best self in the moment). My arm and wrist were visibly not in a straight line, and I was in a tremendous amount of pain. Despite this, Dr. Green maintained his composure and was thoughtful and patient. Dr. Green did an incredible job on the surgery. I have no pain now, and I'm even back to lifting weights. My physiotherapist was borderline confused at how fast I seemed to heal. I'd also like to note how clean the operating theatre felt, how obsessively clean it felt (there are signs and microbial soap everywhere), the attention to detail with checklists and markings to quadruple check things are right. The anesthetist was also comforting and professional. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Scott Green is a top-tier doctor in every way. He is a skilled surgeon, a smart guy, and a kind person. Can't recommend him enough.

I highly recommend Dr. Green -- he re-attached my bicep after a distal biceps tear. His bedside manner, deep consideration of my questions, and clear explanations of the procedure, left me calm and confident going into surgery and ready to work on the rehab path when I was out. As a long-time climber in the throes of middle age I was very concerned about whether I'd be able to return to climbing at a challenging level again. Dr. Green re-assured me prior to and after surgery that my strength would return with diligent rehab to return to climbing -- and he was exactly right. I am now back to climbing and capable of a high level of training (weighted pull-ups, assisted one-arm pull-ups, etc.) to hit my climbing goals. thank you Dr. Green! read more

Thanks to his skill and creative resourcefulness, I now have a fully functioning and painless elbow in spite of a severe fracture earlier this year. My husband's painful thumb is greatly relieved by Dr. Green's on target injection, and we are once again back to normal. I also want to mention that Dr. Green is kind, funny, and available when needed. We recommend him highly. Marcia E. read more

Had hand surgery and now I'm in more pain than before. Went back and he said to have another surgery. No thanks.

I can't praise Dr. Scott Green enough. I first consulted him in October, 2011 after an October, 2010 wrist injury that never healed. He took his time examining the wrist and explaining what he thought was going on with it. I went for an MRI, which reveled fraying of the TFCC. Dr. Green recommended a cortisone injection, since that course of treatment can cure some people. When the pain returned a month after receiving it, he recommended surgery, after carefully explaining what i could expect from it. I had the surgery six weeks ago, and could not be happier with the results. Not only did he personally calm my nerves the day of surgery, he made himself available post -surgery, and took his time with me on all post-op visits. I wish all doctors could be as caring and careful and competent as Dr. Green. Highly recommended. read more

this is more of a public apology, than a review. i met dr. green at california pacific medical center at the beginning of june, after being admitted for a staph infection in my right arm, which i thought, initially was a spider bite. i have no idea if he knew that i work with my hands, yet upon meeting me, he informed me that we were going into surgery the next day...WTF? a complete stranger saved my arm and my life, and from what i understand, i was not the most likable patient after surgery, sorry, dr. green. upon meeting him, to have the stitches removed, i found him incredibly sweet and good natured and non grudge holding. a true professional. if you may need a true professional surgeon, that acts quickly, i highly recommend dr. w scott..i can't thank him enough.... read more

He reattached a tendon in my hand after a champagne sabering mishap. Top notch surgeon...would use again. read more

Dr. Green has helped me through two broken bones (finger and collarbone) over the last few years. He is very good at what he does and has an attention to detail that I really appreciate, especially when it comes to surgery! He is very patient, knowledgeable, and friendly, and his crew of staff are always responsive and helpful (thanks Grace). I hope not to have more broken bones or injuries in the future, but I know Dr. Green is who I'll be going to if I do! Highly recommended and excellent service. The man is legit! read more

Dr. Green was so helpful when my teen son after he had a terrible sports injury. He was very patient and attentive in regards to our questions. He helped my son to feel as comfortable as possible in a rough situation. He also happens to be truly gifted as a surgeon and helped to heal a highly complex injury with nerve damage. He has our family's highest recommendation. read more

I am thrilled to have a physician that I trust implicitly. I have 2 very active boys who have already seen Dr. Green 3 times in the last year. Each appointment has been better than the last. He spend times with them, explains the nature of their injury, the importance of the healing process, and makes them very comfortable. His staff is terrific. The X-Ray technician is caring and the administration a joy to deal with. read more

I went in to have stiffness and soreness in hand checked out. Suspected severe and chronic tendinitis, but feared could be worse. Dr Green was great. As was his staff. I was moved very efficiently from reception, to exam room, to mtg w Dr, to on site Xray room, back to Dr. Good 'bedside manner,' he took the time to ask questions, he gave a good thorough explanation of what we are looking at and planned next steps. In total fairness, I did wait in the exam room for prob 20 mins for Dr Green, but let's get real... these days, that is hardly anything so I don't ding him / his office for that. read more

For now 4 stars, if later this realy works 5. O.k., I have a non union wrist fracture and went to this doctor specifically because he trained at one of the best places possible in New York nor was he too old so I knew I could count on the latest tech. I was blown away by how nice and caring he was. Also, I was amazed at how fast I got an appointment. Like a few days, that was it! As soon as he felt my wrist he knew what was wrong. IT's an 18 year old fracture that didn't heal so it's hard to say right now but I'm young and the pain is great so 50% success rate ain't so nifty but still worth a shot,. I know I"ll regret not trying in my later years. IIf I go through with this, I'll edit and share my experience but I was quite impressed. read more

A shattered radius and a fractured ulna: the diagnosis of my wrist injury was really serious. And, I was traveling hundreds of miles away from home! Thank goodness we contacted my primary care physician, and she referred me to Dr. W. Scott Green at California Pacific Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. I am so happy that I decided to seek care back in San Francisco and landed in the Dr. Green's office. Dr. Green saw me the very day after my accident and performed my surgery just a couple of days later. I would recommend Dr. Green--and his assistant Janette--to anyone needing hand surgery.. Throughout my surgery and many office visits, I was treated with the utmost respect, and Dr. Green always took the time to explain the various treatment steps and alternatives. I am very satisfied with the entire treatment experience. read more

Four months ago I ended up in the emergency room with a broken femur. Scott Green, MD, was on call. I feel very fortunate to have had him perform the surgery needed. It is four months later and I am walking around, without pain. Actually, seven weeks after surgery, I was walking well. Dr. Scott Green specializes in hand surgery, but obviously is very talented and versatile. read more

I saw W Scott Green, MD, in 2012 for an Ulnar Nerve problem in my left hand. (Ulnar Nerve issues cause numbness in the outside 1/3 of a hand.) He was brusque and late at every appointment. Dr Scott Green has terrible bedside manners! He diagnosed me with a pinched nerve in my left elbow. He said I needed an 'anterior transposition' surgery (moving the nerve out of a tight space in the elbow). As I thought just a few seconds about what question to ask, he said rudely and slowly in a very loud voice "YOU NEED SUR GER YYY !" Did he think I was deaf? He did the surgery, and said it went well. But it had utterly no effect at all. On my last appointment when I said there was no improvement and what might be the next thing to try, Dr Green said the next step would be neck surgery THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE NECK! I decided he was an idiot and never went back. Now in 2018 I still have the same constant numbness. I saw another Dr I like today. He said that proposed neck surgery is NOT an option. But a steroid shot in the neck might be. Would you rather have a steroid shot or surgery through the front of the neck?? Hopefully this new DR can help. Then I'll leave him a great review. (If you want the good doctor's name, hit me up.) read more

For two years I was dealing with a wrist issue which I was told might be carpal tunnel. I sought out work related doctors for workers comp purposes and my wrist never got better. I knew of Dr. Green and I decided to make my visit to him. With one visit he immediately knew of the problem and said without hesitation that I needed surgery. Dr. Green is a brilliant doctor. He takes a very conservative approach to your needs and explains everything in detail. He is compassionate about his profession and this same feeling of compassion carries over to the patient. His staff and doctors that work with him are equally professional and their concern for your overall health is so amazing. They are considerate, kind, thoughtful, attentive and they listen to your needs. I couldn't be more grateful. I highly recommend Dr. Scott Green if you have any wrist issues. He did wonders on my wrist, and gave me back the use of my wrist. He is a top notch surgeon. I highly recommend him. Donna N. read more

I first met Dr Scott Green when I walked into his practice with a broken wrist - a badly broken left wrist (and I am left handed). I stood in the examining room in an emergency room bandage and Dr Green walked in. I cried when he showed me the x-ray and explained that surgery was required. But he showed a confidence and a relaxed and friendly manner that instantly put me at ease. Lucky for me his specialty is hand surgery. The staff at California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine was supportive and pushed through the steps needed to get me into surgery in less than a week. I have full use of my hand again - thank you Dr. Green. read more

Dr. Green was referred to us by our regular pediatrician. My daughter has tendonitis in the wrist. He has been very cautious and thorough in his examinations, explanations and treatments. I would recommend him. read more

Dr. Green was professional, respectful and thoughtful in treating my knee injury. Across several appointments, he was very easy to talk to and not rushed. Would recommend him to anyone needing an orthopedist. read more

Dr. Green and his staff were great. Had a broken clavicle and they could not have been better. Great care from beginning to end.