Pierce Scranton Jr. is a graduate of Kenyon College. After completing medical school and an orthopedic residency he entered private practice in Seattle, Washington. He was team physician for the Seattle Seahawks professional football team, president of the NFL Physician's Society, and president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Between a busy private practice and writing he performs charity work operating upon landmine victims and the disabled in Vietnam, enjoys fly fishing, golf, and deep powder skiing. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and books.