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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Dr. Lilly is a very personable, excellent surgeon who always spends as much time as needed to answer any questions that his patients may have. I am grateful to have had him as my joint replacement surgeon!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Lilly is a wonderful surgeon….great experience…very little pain!!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I appreciate how he listened to any questions I may have. He did not make me feel like my question was unimportant, he said "I want you to feel comfortable". Thank you Dr. Lilly
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very happy with surgery outcome.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Good meeting with Dr Lilly.
Good 2 way conversation with the doctor listening and understanding my needs and desires.
Thank you!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
First visit, he listened to my past. Went over X-rays taken and explained a plan of treatment. I am Very pleased. He was kind and thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very nice. Explained everything very clearly.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He is great. Did wife’s knee replacement a few years ago. Couldn’t have gone better!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very informative.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
So happy Dr. Lilly can perform my other knee replacement before he retires from surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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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
Dr. Lilly is a very personable, excellent surgeon who always spends as much time as needed to answer any questions that his patients may have. I am grateful to have had him as my joint replacement surgeon!
Dr. Lilly is a wonderful surgeon….great experience…very little pain!!
I appreciate how he listened to any questions I may have. He did not make me feel like my question was unimportant, he said "I want you to feel comfortable". Thank you Dr. Lilly
Very happy with surgery outcome.
Good meeting with Dr Lilly. Good 2 way conversation with the doctor listening and understanding my needs and desires. Thank you!
First visit, he listened to my past. Went over X-rays taken and explained a plan of treatment. I am Very pleased. He was kind and thorough.
Very nice. Explained everything very clearly.
He is great. Did wife’s knee replacement a few years ago. Couldn’t have gone better!
Very informative.
So happy Dr. Lilly can perform my other knee replacement before he retires from surgery.