
Scotte Ray Hartronft MD MBA, FACP, FACHE
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Chief of Staff (Chief Medical Officer), Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR
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7400 Merton Minter StGec - Mail Code OoeSan Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-617-5300
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Summary
- Dr. Scotte Hartronft is a Fayetteville, AR based physician specializing in geriatrics, with a subspecialty in hospice and palliative medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1998, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Hartronft has experience in hospice and palliative medicine, geriatrics, and internal medicine. His recent publications include works on age-friendly care for older adults, home and community-based services for veterans, and palliative care models in critical care settings. His research has been featured in journals such as the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
Education & Training
Madigan Army Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2001 - 2002
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
OK State Medical License 1999 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2003 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Effect of Rural Versus Urban Residence on Risk of Unplanned Readmission and Death in Older Veterans Discharged From VA Hospitals.Joanne K Daggy, Anthony J Perkins, Katie Ross-Driscoll, Laura J Myers, Stanley E Taylor
The Journal of Rural Health. 2026-06-01 - 1 citationsPredicting Risk of Long-Term Institutionalization Among Community Dwelling Veterans Before the COVID-19 Pandemic.Bruce Kinosian, Susan Schmitt, Matthew Augustine, Scotte Hartronft, Rajesh Makineni
Health Services Research. 2026-02-01 - Post-Hospitalization Outcomes for Veterans Receiving Age-Friendly Health Systems 4M Care.Thomas A Bayer, Malisa Barber, Christopher Halladay, Mazhgan Rowneki, Heather Davila
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2026-01-01
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