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(713) 486-4680

Dr. Scott McKnight, MD

Colon And Rectal Surgery

General Surgery

Dr. Scott Thomas McKnight received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then completed a residency in colon and rectal surgery and fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center a...

Dr. Scott Thomas McKnight received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then completed a residency in colon and rectal surgery and fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.

Board certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, Dr. McKnight has clinical interest in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal surgical disease including fecal incontinence.

Dr. McKnight believes in treating his patients, who are 15 years and older, the way he would like to be treated and in a timely and efficient manner. He addresses each patient’s concerns, answers all questions and makes his patients feel welcome and comfortable knowing that it can be difficult to discuss colon and rectal problems.

He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

A resident of the Memorial City area of Houston, Dr. McKnight is married and has two daughters. He enjoys playing golf, reading and attending church.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-4680

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Colon And Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • General Surgery
Medical Education

University of Texas at San Antonio 2005

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Fellowship

University of Texas Health Science Ctr at Houston 2013

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Alabama at Birmingham 2010

PCP Number

100000028672, 110000005628

Clinical Interests
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistulas
  • Anal Itching
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Diverticulitis
  • Endoscopy
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Robotic Assisted Surgery
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Cities Served

Alief, Barker, Bellaire, Cypress, Fulshear, Houston, Katy, North Houston, Richmond

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana (Most Benefit Plans excl Medicare)
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

Always verify insurance coverage with your provider prior to receiving care.

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