As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott E. Dart, M.D. specializes in minimally invasive and cutting edge sports medicine techniques. His practice is focused on helping patients meet their functional goals, recognizing that no two people are alike and a partnership between the patient and the treatment team is required for the optimal outcome of alleviating pain and resuming an active lifestyle.
As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott E. Dart, M.D. specializes in minimally invasive and cutting edge sports medicine techniques. His practice is focused on helping patients meet their functional goals, recognizing that no two people are alike and a partnership between the patient and the treatment team is required for the optimal outcome of alleviating pain and resuming an active lifestyle.
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Takes to listen & answer questions
(2 days ago)
May-2026
Dr Dart is the BEST , professional, easy to talk to, he answers all question and listens. As a patient I feel very relaxed around Dr Dart. Never heard anything negative about him, all good. I am thankful that he is my doctor.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Dart explained everything very clearly and thoroughly
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Truly a dictor who attends ti the "whole" patient. Sees and hears all your concerns and adresses each one. Tells the truth and does what will be the best patient outcome.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Great communication
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Just disappointed that results from MRI didn’t show why I have worse pain in my hip than before surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Professional, caring, empathetic answers all questions! Top notch!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Takes his time to explain and answer questions with care while being direct. Great bedside manner without beating around the bush.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
We seem to feel good about him. I feel I will be in good hands
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough, listened well, and answered all my questions. Highly recommend.
As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott E. Dart, M.D. specializes in minimally invasive and cutting edge sports medicine techniques. His practice is focused on helping patients meet their functional goals, recognizing that no two people are alike and a partnership between the patient and the treatment team is required for the optimal outcome of alleviating pain and resuming an active lifestyle.
Education and Training Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Dr. Dart graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science degree from James Madison University. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Virginia Tech’s Carilion School of Medicine where he was at the top of his class and inducted into the esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. While at VTC, he was honored by his peer election into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his exceptionally compassionate care for his patients.
Dr. Dart completed his orthopedic residency training with OrthoCarolina at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. Following residency, he completed his fellowship training in Sports Medicine surgery at the University of Virginia. During fellowship, Dr. Dart specialized in returning patients back to a high level of activity through some of the most innovative surgical techniques available today.
Dr. Dart has taken care of athletes at the professional and amateur levels and is part of the EmergeOrtho team that provides care for local high schools and UNCW Athletics.
Dr. Dart offers a variety of specialized services such as:
ACL reconstruction, repair or complex revision Cartilage injury to the ankle, knee or shoulder Comprehensive shoulder surgery Minimally invasive (arthroscopic) rotator cuff repair/labral repair Complex open surgery including bone grafting or joint replacement Hip preservation surgery Postless hip arthroscopy for labral repair and femoro-acetabular impingement Multi-ligamentous knee injuries Patellar dislocation and/or trochlear dysplasia surgery (Trochleoplasty) Direct anterior approach hip replacements Outpatient/Same-day joint replacements Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacements Robotic-assisted joint replacement Outside of the operating room, Dr. Dart enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys.
Takes to listen & answer questions
Dr Dart is the BEST , professional, easy to talk to, he answers all question and listens. As a patient I feel very relaxed around Dr Dart. Never heard anything negative about him, all good. I am thankful that he is my doctor.
Dr Dart explained everything very clearly and thoroughly
Truly a dictor who attends ti the "whole" patient. Sees and hears all your concerns and adresses each one. Tells the truth and does what will be the best patient outcome.
Great communication
Just disappointed that results from MRI didn’t show why I have worse pain in my hip than before surgery.
Professional, caring, empathetic answers all questions! Top notch!
Takes his time to explain and answer questions with care while being direct. Great bedside manner without beating around the bush.
We seem to feel good about him. I feel I will be in good hands
Very thorough, listened well, and answered all my questions. Highly recommend.