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.
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.
Dr. Dart always takes the time to answer all your questions and the appointment never feels rushed
Waiting time was minimal and Dr.Dart provided me with a good examination. He explained in detail all my options and I am happy to have him as my doctor..
Very personable. Confident in plan of action. Start in a few days for shot and PT. I’m confident all will go well cause …gettin old ain’t for sissy’s
Dr. Dart is an expert. He was able to diagnose & tend to serious issues I had with my hip. I'm very grateful for his kindness, knowledge & his skills.
He was very nice and knowledgeable about my issue. He was straightforward and we came up with a solution to help my pain.
If you need anything done with your hips surgery he is hands-down the best doctor at this practice
Listened very well. Did not overprescribe solutions.
When I was turned away by another dr at emerge ortho, Dr Dart took my case and fixed the problem. Extremely good at what he does
Excellent care
Dr. Dart makes things easy to understand and listens to my questions.