About
Scott L. Rex, MD brings an uncommon range of academic and professional experience to family medicine in Port Washington. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 2000. Before medical school, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Denver and post-baccalaureate pre-med studies at the University of Florida. At Florida, he also conducted research on the effects of halothane on immune response and co-authored a published study on polyethylene modification by argon irradiation.
Dr. Rex completed his internship at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, New Jersey and his Family Medicine residency at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New York. He holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. After residency, he served as a hospitalist at Huntington Hospital, Great South Bay Family Medical Practice, and Southside Hospital. Since 2013, he has served as a Professor at Albany Medical College. The Port Washington Police Department recognized him with a Commendation for Excellence in Service in 2012. He also earned a Certificate of Appreciation from IPRO for the Cardiac Population Health Initiative from 2011 to 2014. He believes every patient deserves dignity, respect, and compassion, and that the human relationship remains central to good medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Denver, Denver, CO - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management (1979)
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies - Doctorate of Medicine (2000)
Residency
Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, NY - Family Medicine (2002-2004)
Additional Training
Internship: Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, NJ (2001-2002); Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1995)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rex right for?
Dr. Rex is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who prioritizes the patient relationship. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, personalized approach and smaller panel size. Those who value direct after-hours access to their physician will find his MDVIP model well-suited to their needs. His background in hospital medicine also makes him effective for patients navigating complex or acute health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rex specializes in family medicine. He provides comprehensive primary care for adults, including chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and custom wellness planning. His training and board certification focus specifically on family medicine.
Yes, Dr. Rex holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned this credential after completing his residency at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New York.
Dr. Rex earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 2000. He completed his internship at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, New Jersey. He then finished his Family Medicine residency at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New York.
Yes, Dr. Rex has a strong background in hospital medicine. After his residency, he worked as a hospitalist at Huntington Hospital, Great South Bay Family Medical Practice, and Southside Hospital. He also serves as a Professor at Albany Medical College since 2013.
Yes, Dr. Rex has received several professional honors. The Port Washington Police Department awarded him a Commendation for Excellence in Service in 2012. IPRO also recognized him with a Certificate of Appreciation for the Cardiac Population Health Initiative from 2011 to 2014.
Dr. Rex believes every patient deserves dignity, respect, and compassion. He treats the human relationship as central to good medicine. This philosophy guides how he engages with each patient during appointments and after-hours communications.
Yes, Dr. Rex has co-authored published research. During his post-baccalaureate studies at the University of Florida, he contributed to a study on polyethylene modification by argon irradiation and researched the effects of halothane on immune response.
Dr. Rex holds hospital affiliations at St. Francis Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. These affiliations support his ability to coordinate care and referrals for his patients when needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026