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 was amazing . He went over everything from physical exam to a plan of care and most important make my child feel comfortable and safe after injury. I will definitely will recommend DR Dart for you or your family. Best sport medicine surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is very good and personable.. Made my visit very easy. Great doctor!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very nice! He explained everything to me the way that I was able to understand as well as answered all of my questions.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Down to earth explanations. I appreciate his help!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Makes you feel very comfortable!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I was very upset when I arrived. I have not had the best experience with office staff (not your office staff) so far. Dr Dart was excellent!! He was understanding, talked me off the ledge and explained everything so I totally understood all options.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Wonderful experience with Dr Dart. He explained everything so I could understand.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very professional and kind. Dr Dart answered my questions and concerns.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Exceptional bedside manner. Absolutely loved being taken care of by Dr. dart.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Dart is knowledgeable, straight forward and very efficient with treatment and always has a smile.
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 was amazing . He went over everything from physical exam to a plan of care and most important make my child feel comfortable and safe after injury. I will definitely will recommend DR Dart for you or your family. Best sport medicine surgeon.
He is very good and personable.. Made my visit very easy. Great doctor!
Very nice! He explained everything to me the way that I was able to understand as well as answered all of my questions.
Down to earth explanations. I appreciate his help!
Makes you feel very comfortable!
I was very upset when I arrived. I have not had the best experience with office staff (not your office staff) so far. Dr Dart was excellent!! He was understanding, talked me off the ledge and explained everything so I totally understood all options.
Wonderful experience with Dr Dart. He explained everything so I could understand.
Very professional and kind. Dr Dart answered my questions and concerns.
Exceptional bedside manner. Absolutely loved being taken care of by Dr. dart.
Dr. Dart is knowledgeable, straight forward and very efficient with treatment and always has a smile.