About Our practice
Dr. Gherini specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Our practice provides complete orthopedic care, offering the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical treatment enabling patients to have the quality of life they deserve.
What it Means to be Board-Certified
For a physician, board-certification is a mark of distinction. It shows the education they have undertaken beyond the minimal standards and competency requirements in a chosen specialty.
Ultimately, board-certification in a specific area of medicine, such as orthopedics, is a symbol that a doctor has undergone additional training, proven a high level of expertise in that specialty, and are therefore better qualified to practice in that specialty compared to a non-certified doctor.
Board certified ORTHOPEDIC surgeon
Dr. Scott Gherini
Dr. Gherini has over 31 years of experience in the medical field and has been running his private practice since 1989. He moved his practice to Ukiah from Sacramento in 2009 and is currently the only board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Ukiah.
Dr. Gherini earned his bachelor of science degree from Stanford University and received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati. He opened his private practice in 1989 and has been board-certified in Orthopedics since 1991. Prior to that, Dr. Gherini completed residencies for General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He also did a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Joint Implant Surgery at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. While practicing in Sacramento, Dr. Gherini had privileges to treat patients at Mercy General Hospital, Mercy Methodist Hospital, Mercy Folsom Hospital, Sutter General Hospital, and Sutter Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gherini currently has privileges to treat patients at Ukiah Valley Medical Center in addition to those he treats through his private practice.
When deciding what his medical focus would be, Dr. Gherini felt that orthopedics were a natural fit for him and the practice quickly became his true passion. Outside of work, Dr. Gherini spends his time running, hiking, and skiing with his family.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
M.D.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
B.S.
Office Administrator
Sue McKinney
Sue has 25 years of experience in orthopedics. She previously worked with Dr. Gherini when he was located in Sacramento, and the team is thrilled to welcome her to Dr. Gherini’s Ukiah office.
Sue is passionate about travel, and will happily share stories from her adventures around the world.
Receptionist
Holly Enzler
Holly has worked in orthopedics for 30 years. Her first job after finishing school was in orthopedics, and she immediately fell in love with the practice because she can see the lives and health of her clients improve through their treatment.
Holly loves spending time in the outdoors and is a dedicated runner, masters swimmer, and enjoys hiking, biking, and backpacking as well.
Office Assistant
Molly Gherini
Molly is a sophomore at St. Mary’s University and is actively looking to apply to nursing programs. She was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by her father, Dr. Gherini.
Outside of work and school, Molly is an avid skier and is heavily involved with community service and local volunteer opportunities.
Office Assistant
Olivia Bjerk
Olivia is a Studio Arts major at Mendocino College. Her interest in the medical field was inspired by her father, who works in biotech and designs implants for hip replacements.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys working on her various art projects.