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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Very nice with practical advice
(2 days ago)
Dec-2025
My appointment with Dr Lilly was good!
He came highly recommended, by several friends who see him.
I am confident in his ability to perform my knee replacement.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Lilly is always friendly and informative
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent physician. Is it only an exceptional surgeon, but has wonderful interpersonal skills. Is genuinely interested in his patients; thoroughly answers all questions; great to work with.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent doctor and staff, I highly recommend them
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Was checked in back to xray 10 min then room 15min later Dr Lilly come in all good,.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Lilly took the time to explain my MRI results at length. He recommended no surgery at this time. We discussed appropriate exercises that would not harm my knee any further.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Listened attentively, answered my questions!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Lilly is an exceptional physician.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
A good man…skilled surgeon!
(1 month ago)
Dec-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
Very nice with practical advice
My appointment with Dr Lilly was good! He came highly recommended, by several friends who see him. I am confident in his ability to perform my knee replacement.
Dr Lilly is always friendly and informative
Excellent physician. Is it only an exceptional surgeon, but has wonderful interpersonal skills. Is genuinely interested in his patients; thoroughly answers all questions; great to work with.
Excellent doctor and staff, I highly recommend them
Was checked in back to xray 10 min then room 15min later Dr Lilly come in all good,.
Dr. Lilly took the time to explain my MRI results at length. He recommended no surgery at this time. We discussed appropriate exercises that would not harm my knee any further.
Listened attentively, answered my questions!
Dr. Lilly is an exceptional physician.
A good man…skilled surgeon!