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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He was most helpful. He explained everything so that we understood and patiently answered all our questions.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great visit!
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful Doctor
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great doctor.
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Always personable and friendly.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Dart is very professional and has a wonderful bedside manner. He made me feel comfortable and taken well care of.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Outstanding level of care from Dr Dart, and his team. He listens intently, asks questions, offers sound medical advice. He handled my rotator cuff surgery with precision and truly put me back together.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Would like to give a 10/5 if I could! Dr Dart and his team are AMAZING ROCK STARS!!!! I’m very very happy I found Dr Dart to repair my rotator cuff injury!!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
He is awesome doctor take his time to listen to me came up with great ideas for me I luv this Doctor
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Dart, is kind and willing to explain the mechanisms of your healing process. I really appreciate his patience he is a surgeon that really cares
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.
He was most helpful. He explained everything so that we understood and patiently answered all our questions.
Great visit!
Wonderful Doctor
Great doctor.
Always personable and friendly.
Dr. Dart is very professional and has a wonderful bedside manner. He made me feel comfortable and taken well care of.
Outstanding level of care from Dr Dart, and his team. He listens intently, asks questions, offers sound medical advice. He handled my rotator cuff surgery with precision and truly put me back together.
Would like to give a 10/5 if I could! Dr Dart and his team are AMAZING ROCK STARS!!!! I’m very very happy I found Dr Dart to repair my rotator cuff injury!!
He is awesome doctor take his time to listen to me came up with great ideas for me I luv this Doctor
Dr Dart, is kind and willing to explain the mechanisms of your healing process. I really appreciate his patience he is a surgeon that really cares