Care Philosophy
Scott Oishi, M.D., FACS“We are often the first practitioners to see the child after discharge from the hospital because of the visible upper extremity “difference”. Understandably, families have a lot of questions about the diagnosis and “how it happened.” In addition, the families want to know what the future holds in terms of treatment and long-term outlook. In some cases, conditions are passed through families, so they already have a lot of information about the diagnosis and treatment. If not, our goal is to provide the families with as much information as we can regarding etiology, inheritance pattern and a possible treatment plan for their child. We always strive to allay fears and guilt parents may have regarding the diagnosis as well as provide them information regarding the tremendous support services we have at Scottish Rite for Children including Child Psychology, Child Life specialists, Social Work, peer support, and Orthotics/ Prosthetics. In this way, we are able to support the “whole child” with emphasis on them having a normal childhood leading to a productive adulthood.”
About
Scott Oishi, M.D., FACS, is a pediatric hand surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children. He also serves as the director of the Center for Excellence in Hand and program director of the A.C. and Eleanor M. Garison Fellowship in Hand and Upper Limb Treatment at Scottish Rite. Dr. Oishi is a professor in the Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Oishi treats a range of complex conditions including arthrogryposis, congenital upper limb differences, mirror hand and traumatic injuries to the hand and upper extremities. He is recognized for his surgical expertise in intricate hand procedures and his innovative approach to clinical practices and patient care.
He has contributed to many peer-reviewed publications and book chapters focused on pediatric hand and upper extremity conditions, congenital hand differences, microsurgery and reconstructive techniques. Additionally, Dr. Oishi currently holds a national leadership role as a director for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Oishi is actively involved in numerous professional societies including the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Association for Hand Surgery, the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He completed a general surgery internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. Dr. Oishi pursued fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Oishi is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. With more than 30 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Oishi’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to advance treatments that help children regain function, independence and confidence while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
