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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Always enjoy my time with Dr. Lilly. He’s straight to the point while positively listening to my concerns and offering all options of treatment.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I found Dr. Lilly personable, friendly and willing to answer my questions.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Great doctor!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He is absolutely a great dr. Very professional!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
The best!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He's definitely my go-to guy when it comes to Bones in my body or muscular issues.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough, kind and competent. Very pleased with his treatment. Staff was very kind and thorough also.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Lilly is a wonderful surgeon….great experience…very little pain!!
(1 month 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 month ago)
Feb-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
Always enjoy my time with Dr. Lilly. He’s straight to the point while positively listening to my concerns and offering all options of treatment.
I found Dr. Lilly personable, friendly and willing to answer my questions.
Great doctor!
He is absolutely a great dr. Very professional!
The best!
He's definitely my go-to guy when it comes to Bones in my body or muscular issues.
Very thorough, kind and competent. Very pleased with his treatment. Staff was very kind and thorough also.
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