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Scott Pierson, MD

Scott Pierson, MD

Medical Oncology

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (206 ratings)

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 367-3131
Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact
(208) 367-3131
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Medical Oncology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute

1055 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706

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Monday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute
(208) 367-3131 View Location Details

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Professional Services

1055 North Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706

(208) 367-2121 View Location Details

Saint Alphonsus Medical Oncology - Ontario

1050 SW 3rd Ave
Ste 2200
Ontario, OR 97914

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Medical Oncology - Ontario
(541) 881-2310 View Location Details

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute - Nampa

4400 E Flamingo Ave
Ste 130
Nampa, ID 83687

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute - Nampa
(208) 205-0350 View Location Details

About

Dr. Pierson is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. He attended Princeton University as an undergraduate where he majored in political science. Dr. Pierson was a member of the Princeton varsity soccer team. He then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and graduated magna cum laude. A native of the East Coast, following medical school he moved west completing his internal medicine residency and fellowships at the University of Colorado. During fellowship, Dr. Pierson did research with the Phase 1 and Gastrointestinal Oncology groups. He has particular interests in the treatment of Breast, Lung and GI cancers. With a love for the great outdoors, he is an avid downhill and cross-country skier during the winter and enjoys fly-fishing, mountain biking, and playing golf in the summer. He also coaches his children's soccer teams in the fall and spring.

Conditions Treated

  • Rehabilitation services
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Nurse navigators
  • Music, art, yoga and exercise therapy
  • Medical Oncology
  • Immunotherapy
  • Hormonal therapy
  • High-risk breast cancer clinic
  • Collaboration and integration with surgical specialists
  • CLIMB's child & family support program
  • Chemotherapy
  • Biotherapy
  • Advanced clinical trials
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Jefferson Medical College

Residency:
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center

Fellowship:
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center

Board Certifications

Hematology, Board Certified

Medical Oncology, Board Certified

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(206 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

53 Reviews

08/27/2025

Dr Pierson and his staff always take the time to listen and answer in a way you can truly understand. They never make you feel as if you're bothering them or taking up their valuable time.

08/27/2025

We trust Dr. Pierson and appreciate his focused attention whenever we have an appointment with him…

08/25/2025

Dr. Pierson is very comforting and reassuring. I would recommend Dr. Pierson to any one I know that has cancer.

08/11/2025

See you all in February for next visit; will follow-up with future Endocrinology labs in August on the 26 and will also follow up with Gastroenterologist Dr Behrend for future colonoscopyThank you for your time support.

07/17/2025

I think he will be my hematologist for the rest of my life. I look forward to getting more acquainted & trusting his guidance with my blood cancer.

07/17/2025

I'm in an interesting phase of my 2-year cancer treatment program. Dr. Pierson is working with us to better understand the best course of action. What I don't understand, is explained so that I do understand and can continue to be part of my treatment process.

07/14/2025

Great Dr. answered all my questions and concerns.

07/10/2025

Excellent experience as always. Dr. Pierson is patient with me, takes the tome to explain things in a way that I can understand. He's keeping my disease in control

07/09/2025

Felt comfortable even though it was only my first visit

07/09/2025

Dr. Pierson listens and considers the patient feedback with regards to treatment and options.

07/03/2025

I've been in treatment for over 2 years. Now I'm at a point of what happens? Dr. Pierson is carefully considering options based on current health issues to know what is best for me. I appreciated his careful way of dealing with the future. No promises, but yet hope for what is the next step.

07/03/2025

Dr Pierson is very knowledgeable and professional with his care

07/02/2025

Pleasant and informative

07/02/2025

Life saver; always interested in me as a patient and human being.

07/01/2025

He seems to be a very nice person and was not dismissive of things I shared. An active listener.

06/30/2025

Dr. Pierson and all the staff are amazing.

06/26/2025

I came in with health issues that were concerning. I was listened to, and as a result, my scheduled infusion was postponed.

06/19/2025

Simply the best

06/12/2025

Excellent experience with Dr Pierson

06/09/2025

I appreciate the acknowledgment from Dr. Pierson of how difficult this process is

06/05/2025

Nothing more I can think of.

06/04/2025

Very good first visit.

05/13/2025

The professional and sound advise was clear and easy to understand.

05/07/2025

Dr.Pierson takes good care of me.

05/01/2025

I am very pleased with the care I have been given

04/24/2025

Extremely caring

04/23/2025

i am very satisfield

04/17/2025

Dr Pierson is going to be my rock star!

04/15/2025

Amazing supportive team! :)

04/14/2025

Great!

04/05/2025

It was very good. Doctor was very clear on the subject.

04/04/2025

Dr Pierson, Treated me with respect, took the time to listen to my concerns and then answered the concerns in a way that I understood.

04/01/2025

Dr Pierson and staff under him make me feel I am in good hands.

04/01/2025

It just doesn't get any better!

03/31/2025

Keep up the good work!!

03/27/2025

Perfessional and kind. Care and concern was very good.

03/27/2025

I am blessed to be under their care

03/18/2025

Well prepared on my records and appointment

03/10/2025

I am grateful that I have the best

02/25/2025

Dr Pierson is always fabulous

02/14/2025

Wonderful DR

02/04/2025

He was clear on his instuctions

01/13/2025

Thank you for taking good care of me!

01/06/2025

Same as 1st comment.

12/17/2024

Thank God for this practice!

12/12/2024

My visits are always great

12/06/2024

Was very nice and explained things that we could understand, was very patient with us, as this is a hard time we are going thru.

12/03/2024

With this very difficult situation, it was nice that they cared about what we are going thur

12/03/2024

Getting information/explanation out of Dr Pierson is a lot of work

11/27/2024

Thanks for the care

11/27/2024

Dr. Pierson and his staff are great! Make both myself and my husband feel cared for.

11/20/2024

Offer options and a plan for diagnosis

11/06/2024

He seems like he really cares for his patients, that means the world to me.
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