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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Replacement shoulder surgery was perfect! Outstanding recovery.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
I have seen Dr. for over 3 years. Very knowledgeable and very caring. I would never use another Doctor or surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
🎯 is awesome. Listens, gives good advice based on my lifestyle.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional and takes a personal interest in how you are feeling.He takes the time to understand your issue and how it is impacting you. I would highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Professional and very responsive
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Welcoming, listened and got me on a new path with my problems
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
By far, the best doctor that has ever cared for me.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great! Will recommend!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Very good bed side manor.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Dart was very knowledgeable. He had the perfect bedside manner and took time to answer all of our questions.
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.
Replacement shoulder surgery was perfect! Outstanding recovery.
I have seen Dr. for over 3 years. Very knowledgeable and very caring. I would never use another Doctor or surgeon.
🎯 is awesome. Listens, gives good advice based on my lifestyle.
Very professional and takes a personal interest in how you are feeling.He takes the time to understand your issue and how it is impacting you. I would highly recommend him.
Professional and very responsive
Welcoming, listened and got me on a new path with my problems
By far, the best doctor that has ever cared for me.
Great! Will recommend!
Very good bed side manor.
Dr. Dart was very knowledgeable. He had the perfect bedside manner and took time to answer all of our questions.