Dr. Edward G. Lilly III, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree at Davidson College and completed his pre-medical science studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill. He is a graduate at the Duke University School of Medicine. He completed both his general surgery internship and his orthopedic surgery residents at Duke Health in Durham, followed by an Otto E. Aufranc Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Hip & Knee Replacement) Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Edward G. Lilly III, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree at Davidson College and completed his pre-medical science studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill. He is a graduate at the Duke University School of Medicine. He completed both his general surgery internship and his orthopedic surgery residents at Duke Health in Durham, followed by an Otto E. Aufranc Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Hip & Knee Replacement) Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Listened attentively, answered my questions!
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Lilly is an exceptional physician.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
A good man…skilled surgeon!
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional and ftiendly
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Friendly, ascertained all relevant information and ordered further tests. I have confidence with Dr. Lilly and he has been recommended by others in the community.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent doctor and staff !
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great down to explaining. Good visit.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Thorough and informative
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Lilly took the time to listen to all my ailments. I appreciated that
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
My knee replacement surgeries have both been very successful. I am in much better shape than I was a year ago and I'm 82! Not only is Dr Lily an excellent surgeon but he is kind and caring too. I have the highest regard for Dr Lily.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
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Blue Ridge Region: Hendersonville - Orthopedics
800 Fleming Street Hendersonville, NC 28791
Dr. Edward G. Lilly III, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree at Davidson College and completed his pre-medical science studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill. He is a graduate at the Duke University School of Medicine. He completed both his general surgery internship and his orthopedic surgery residents at Duke Health in Durham, followed by an Otto E. Aufranc Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Hip & Knee Replacement) Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Throughout his academic career, he has earned several accolades, including the Duke University Orthopedic Resident Research Award, the North Carolina Orthopedic Association Resident Research Award, and the F. E. Owen Award for Clinical Excellence.
He was an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. At New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, he specialized in hip & knee, sports medicine, and general orthopedics.
Dr. Lilly was recently elected president of the N.C. Orthopedics Association.
Education Bachelor of Arts in Economics: Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina, 1986 Pre-Medical Sciences: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1987 – 1988 Doctor of Medicine: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, 1993 General Surgery Internship: Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, 1993 – 1994 Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, 1995 – 1999 Otto E. Aufranc Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Hip & Knee Replacement) Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, 1999 – 2000
Honors Duke University Orthopedic Resident Research Award, 1999 North Carolina Orthopedic Association Resident Research Award, 1998 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society, 1992 F. E. Owen Award for Clinical Excellence, 1993 American Orthopedic Association-Zimmer Travel Award (Co-Author), 1992 American College of Sports Medicine New Investigator Award (Co-Author), 1991 Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society, 1986 Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1986 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, 1983
Associations Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons North Carolina Medical Society Wilderness Medical Society
Listened attentively, answered my questions!
Dr. Lilly is an exceptional physician.
A good man…skilled surgeon!
Very professional and ftiendly
Friendly, ascertained all relevant information and ordered further tests. I have confidence with Dr. Lilly and he has been recommended by others in the community.
Excellent doctor and staff !
Great down to explaining. Good visit.
Thorough and informative
Dr Lilly took the time to listen to all my ailments. I appreciated that
My knee replacement surgeries have both been very successful. I am in much better shape than I was a year ago and I'm 82! Not only is Dr Lily an excellent surgeon but he is kind and caring too. I have the highest regard for Dr Lily.