Dr. Courtney Scott is the Medical Director of Villa Behavioral Health and a physician who leads with both clinical excellence and genuine compassion. His path into medicine was shaped early by a deep interest in human behavior and emotional well-being, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University, followed by coursework in Business Administration at UMass Amherst. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Scott was recognized for his academic excellence and commitment to understanding the mind–body connection. He received the AFAM/LMKU Kenneth Award for Scholarly Achievement in Psychology and was repeatedly honored by the Keck School of Medicine for outstanding performance in internal medicine. His research has been recognized by organizations including Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, African American A-HeFT, and the Obesity and Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research group.

Dr. Scott began his medical career in internal medicine in 2010, where he quickly recognized a critical gap in compassionate, knowledgeable care for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. This realization became a turning point in his career. By 2015, he had fully transitioned into behavioral health, dedicating his work to treating substance use disorders with dignity, structure, and evidence-based care.

Board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Scott brings a calm, steady presence to high-pressure environments and a deep understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). He remains up to date with the latest MAT protocols and is known for balancing empathy with firm, responsible medication management—ensuring patients feel supported while staying safe.

What truly sets Dr. Scott apart is his belief that recovery is possible for everyone. He treats every patient as a whole person, not a diagnosis, and is deeply committed to creating a treatment environment rooted in respect, fairness, and understanding. He has invested significant time training his medical team to approach each client with the same level of care, regardless of background or circumstance.

Dr. Scott is widely respected in the behavioral health field not only for his medical expertise, but for his unwavering advocacy for individuals battling addiction and mental health challenges. His passion lies in helping patients rediscover stability, hope, and purpose—and in reminding them that they are never defined by their past.