Dr. Scott elected to national position
Sean Miller • June 18, 2019
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Bruce Scott who was recently elected to a position as Speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA)!
Dr. Scott’s selection is a recognition of his tireless efforts and commitment to improving healthcare for patients and providers — a commitment that he began by serving patients in our office on a daily basis.
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