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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Excellent Doctor! Both professional and amiable. Listens to patient concerns but is also friendly. Explains tests, xrays, etc. relating to condition.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very nice, compassionate doctor. I’m very glad I’ve chosen him for my knees
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very good dr.very professional. Love him
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very easy to talk to, answered all of my questions.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He showed me my X-rays and explained what my issue was
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Lilly is excellent !
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Lilly is an excellent knee doc.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
First time seeing Dr. Lilly. He took the time to listen to my issues and asked good follow up questions. I appreciated his multi step treatment approach.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Lilly is very kind and professional. In addition, he is a highly skilled surgeon and after replacing both my hips, I now have an active and full life again.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very impressive and right to the point.
(2 months ago)
Aug-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
Excellent Doctor! Both professional and amiable. Listens to patient concerns but is also friendly. Explains tests, xrays, etc. relating to condition.
Very nice, compassionate doctor. I’m very glad I’ve chosen him for my knees
Very good dr.very professional. Love him
Very easy to talk to, answered all of my questions.
He showed me my X-rays and explained what my issue was
Dr Lilly is excellent !
Dr Lilly is an excellent knee doc.
First time seeing Dr. Lilly. He took the time to listen to my issues and asked good follow up questions. I appreciated his multi step treatment approach.
Dr. Lilly is very kind and professional. In addition, he is a highly skilled surgeon and after replacing both my hips, I now have an active and full life again.
Very impressive and right to the point.