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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Dr Dart is a professional and excellent surgeon. I had a total reverse shoulder replacement. He did an excellent job. I never had any bad pain even when I came home. He loves his job and his patients and it shows. I am so thankful that he was my doctor. I would recommend him 100%.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Always a pleasure. Dr Dart is not only a good doctor he is friendly, personable and I never feel rushed during my office visit.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Hopefully, he can help me, since nobody else has been able to
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very personable. Answered my questions. Explained everything to me. Did not rush me.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
he is very awesome doc that listens to what is really happening with you he is concerned with his patience
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Doctor has a great personality and bedside manner. He explains things so you can understand them and answer all questions. I would recommend him to everyone.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Dart was thoughtful and thorough in talking with me about my needs.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I had a great visit with Dr. Dart. He was very informative.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Dart is so great. He listens, has great bedside manner. Highly recommend him. Great outcome from 2 surgeries.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Straight forward and explained everything very well. 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.
Dr Dart is a professional and excellent surgeon. I had a total reverse shoulder replacement. He did an excellent job. I never had any bad pain even when I came home. He loves his job and his patients and it shows. I am so thankful that he was my doctor. I would recommend him 100%.
Always a pleasure. Dr Dart is not only a good doctor he is friendly, personable and I never feel rushed during my office visit.
Hopefully, he can help me, since nobody else has been able to
Very personable. Answered my questions. Explained everything to me. Did not rush me.
he is very awesome doc that listens to what is really happening with you he is concerned with his patience
Doctor has a great personality and bedside manner. He explains things so you can understand them and answer all questions. I would recommend him to everyone.
Dr. Dart was thoughtful and thorough in talking with me about my needs.
I had a great visit with Dr. Dart. He was very informative.
Dr Dart is so great. He listens, has great bedside manner. Highly recommend him. Great outcome from 2 surgeries.
Straight forward and explained everything very well. Highly recommend.