About Dr. SciontiDr. Stephen Scionti's education began in New England at the Taft School of Watertown, RI. This preparatory program provided a great foundation for lifelong learning, and upon graduation he attended Brown University in Providence, where he graduated in 1980 Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurosciences.  After his undergraduate work, Dr. Scionti went on to attend the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. There he took the Scholars in Medicine Program, graduating in 1984 with his medical degree. His residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine residency training program consisted of two years of general surgery and four years of urology training. During his final year as a resident, Dr. Scionti took on the title of Chief Resident in Urology.As a practicing physician, Dr. Scionti continues to pursue his medical education, taking time out of his busy schedule to attend advanced courses every year. Since receiving his degree, he has been trained in prostate cryotherapy and prostate HIFU therapy. Dr. Stephen Scionti has extensive training on the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound prostate cancer treatment technique. He studied alongside Dr. George Suarez of the USHIFU international clinics. His training with USHIFU took place in Mexico, Toronto, Santo Domingo, Canada, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Vallarta. In addition, Dr. Scionti has received advanced HIFU training at the London University Hospital, where he trained with Professor Mark Emberton. As a result of this training, Dr. Scionti has been awarded certification from the International HIFU society. He currently is working with Dr. George Suarez as a leader in developing HIFU training programs for American urologists as the technology is close to FDA approval. He is also working with his fellow physicians to refine and perfect HIFU techniques and technology. |