Rodney Scott

Rodney Scott, MD, serves as Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. He is a Clinical Professor with a dual focus on clinical practice and translational research, bridging basic science and clinical care. His clinical expertise spans pediatric epilepsy, particularly status epilepticus and comorbid cognitive/behavioral impairments.

Dr. Scott's research investigates epilepsy-cognitive impairment relationships using human cohort and animal model studies, aiming to improve treatments via brain network characterization. He emphasizes quality-of-life outcomes beyond seizure reduction in clinical care.

Education includes a PhD from University College London (1999) and MBBCH from University of Zimbabwe (1988). Board-certified by the Royal College of Physicians (United Kingdom), he completed residencies in Pediatric Neurology (Great Ormond Street Hospital, 2000) and General Pediatrics (Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 1994).

Professional affiliations include Nemours Children's Health locations across Delaware and extensive insurance network coverage.