Scott Saffold, MD

ENT Practitioner Dr. Scott Saffold

“Specialty care should be both advanced and accessible. Patients shouldn’t have to travel far or wait endlessly to receive thoughtful, high-quality treatment.” — Dr. Scott Saffold

At Virginia Sinus Center, Dr. Scott H. Saffold brings this philosophy into daily practice by focusing on personalized, evidence-based care for patients with sinus and inflammatory airway conditions. As Medical Director, he is committed to delivering specialized sinus treatment that combines modern technology, careful diagnosis, and individualized care plans designed around each patient’s needs.

Dr. Saffold, a board-certified otolaryngologist, earned his undergraduate degree in Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, before completing medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. During medical school, he received multiple academic honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a general surgery internship at the State University of New York at Buffalo, followed by a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he participated in NIH-funded immunology research focused on tumor biology and immune response. He then completed his otolaryngology residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. A full summary   of his academic and professional background is available on the official website of Scott H. Saffold, MD.

His clinical training spans the full scope of otolaryngology, including endoscopic sinus surgery, otology, head and neck surgery, pediatric ENT, facial plastic procedures, and diagnostic radiology. Dr. Saffold is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and maintains active membership in professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His professional credentials and industry affiliations are also listed on his professional profile.

In clinical practice, Dr. Saffold focuses on the evaluation and treatment of chronic sinusitis, inflammatory airway disease, nasal obstruction, and related disorders. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive sinus procedures and works closely with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that integrate medical therapy, procedural intervention, and long-term disease management.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Saffold is deeply involved in physician leadership, education, and mentorship. He has spent much of his career training and supporting advanced practice providers and developing clinical systems that promote consistency, safety, and access to care across multiple practice locations.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Saffold values lifelong learning, discipline, and community engagement. He enjoys endurance athletics and spending time with his wife and children. Follow his updates on Instagram or connect through his Facebook profile.