About
Dr. Scott Flaata holds board certification in Internal Medicine and brings 25 years of clinical practice to Specialists in Internal Medicine. Before entering medicine, he built a career in the computer industry, focusing on software engineering, systems integration, and program management. That background sharpened his analytical approach to diagnosis and his ability to design innovative care models.
Dr. Flaata views the body as a highly integrated system and focuses on whole-person care. He grounds his clinical work in empathy, pragmatism, and the belief that health starts with a deep caring for human beings. Since the inception of patient satisfaction ratings, he has ranked in the top 1% in the United States for physician communication for eight consecutive years. His mission centers on engaging and empowering patients to optimize their health across body, mind, and spirit. He has designed and implemented innovative care models in both primary care and international healthcare settings.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Career pivot from computer industry (software engineering, systems integration, program management) prior to medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Flaata right for?
Dr. Flaata is well-matched for patients who want a physician who listens carefully and explains clearly. Adults managing complex conditions or seeking preventive wellness programs benefit from his whole-person clinical approach. Patients who value open dialogue and a pragmatic, empathetic physician will connect with his style. His background in designing innovative care models makes him effective for patients with multifaceted health needs who want a thoughtful, organized plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Flaata specializes in Internal Medicine and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes diagnosing and treating disease, chronic disease management, and building prevention and optimal wellness programs tailored to each patient.
Yes, Dr. Flaata holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He has practiced for 25 years and brings extensive clinical experience to his work at Specialists in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Flaata views the body as a highly integrated system and focuses on whole-person care. He combines a pragmatic, empathetic style with strong analytical thinking, partly shaped by his earlier career in software engineering and systems integration.
Dr. Flaata ranks in the top 1% in the United States for physician communication, a distinction he has held for eight consecutive years since satisfaction ratings began. He prioritizes open dialogue, clear explanations, and an individualized approach for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Flaata has designed and implemented innovative care models in both primary care and international healthcare settings. His background in the computer industry also informs how he thinks about systems, process, and problem-solving in medicine.
Dr. Flaata works well with adults seeking comprehensive internal medicine care, preventive health programs, and a physician who engages them as active participants in their own wellness. He treats both straightforward and complex health concerns.
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Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026