Winston J. Scott, MD, FAAO
Winston J Scott, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Cataract Refractive Surgery, New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology, and the National Medical Association.
Dr. Scott grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and the Bronx, New York. He received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. He then attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey where he received his medical degree. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Rutgers University Hospital in Newark, NJ.
Dr. Scott is a highly reputable and respected comprehensive ophthalmologist in the community for over 30 years. He is a skilled cataract surgeon who prioritizes providing the highest level of quality eyecare.
He is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Carewell Health Medical Center (formerly East Orange General Hospital). Dr. Scott is a founding member and current President of the Caribbean Medical Mission, a medical group providing humanitarian medical care to the Caribbean and Ghana for over 20 years. He is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Winston Scott has been married to his wife, Sonia, for over 40 years. They have three grown and successful children and one grandson.
Jessica A. Scott, MD, MS
Dr. Jessica A. Scott is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained in glaucoma.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Maryland in College Park. While in school, she worked as a public health intern at the National Eye Institute (NEI) at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Jessica Scott received her Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Georgia. She went on to earn her medical degree, cum laude, from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Jessica Scott completed her ophthalmology residency training at The Ohio State University in Columbus. She also pursued and completed specialized fellowship training in glaucoma at the prestigious New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, under the tutelage of world-renowned glaucoma specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann.
Throughout her medical career, Dr. Jessica Scott has authored many peer-reviewed journal articles and presented her work at national meetings. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Glaucoma Society. Dr. Scott deeply values using a team approach with her patients and taking the time to provide education and guidance. She is dedicated to combining compassionate care with the highest standard of medical and surgical excellence.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Jessica Scott developed an early interest in ophthalmology, thanks to time spent at the office with her father. When she’s not working, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, exploring new restaurants, and beach getaways.
