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William R. Sutton, MD
EmergeOrtho
Sports Medicine, Orthopedics: Sports Medicine
Wilmington, Burgaw
4.9
235 Ratings
112 Comments
Dr. William Sutton, M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive location and in our newest location at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in the Villages at Brunswick Forest in Leland, NC. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He was a Phi Beta Kappa honor undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from which he also received his medical degree.
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4.9
235 Ratings
112 Comments
Dr. William Sutton, M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive location and in our newest location at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in the Villages at Brunswick Forest in Leland, NC. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He was a Phi Beta Kappa honor undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from which he also received his medical degree.
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Coastal Region: Burgaw - Orthopedics
209 US Highway 117
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
Wilmington, NC 28412
Dr. William Sutton, M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive location and in our newest location at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in the Villages at Brunswick Forest in Leland, NC. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He was a Phi Beta Kappa honor undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from which he also received his medical degree. Dr. Sutton completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He then finished his surgical training with a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic in Georgia. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Dr. Sutton is one of the founding partners of EmergeOrtho.
Dr. Sutton’s particular interests are in arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery/reconstruction, knee reconstruction/replacement, hand surgery, foot and ankle procedures, orthobiologic treatments using stem cells and platelets (including platelet rich plasma injection therapy, bone marrow and fat cells) for the treatment of many osteoarthritis conditions and tendinitis conditions.
For twenty-five years, Dr. Sutton served as Head Team Physician for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he is an adjunct professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education. He has also served as Director of Sports Medicine for the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship, Women’s Davis Cup Tennis Championship and the Wilmington Hammerhead Professional Soccer Team. He is Clinical Professor of Surgery for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Sutton is part of the global Medical Missions International (MMI) team, an organization dedicated to helping to provide compassionate healthcare to people in need worldwide. He has donated his time and skills in orthopedic surgery by participating in eight trips to the Dominican Republic and has taken domestic and international medical mission trips to Haiti, Ecuador and Kenya.
In his spare time, Dr. Sutton enjoys golfing, water sports, history and spending time with his family.
Education
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina
Fellowship: Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic in Georgia, in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
Certifications
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
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I was very satisfied. The very had the patience with me checking in virtual. Dr Sutton took him time to explain my condition and recommended me what to do. Just well pleased
Thank you for spending extra time with me to consider my concerns and suggest several alternatives for treatment. It is reassuring to be in your care.
Dr.. Sutton is wonderful. He put me at ease immediately. I appreciated the time he took explaining things to me.
Dr Sutton has always been very accommodating , very helpful and knowledgeable in dealing with my medical issues. Today’s visit ,at very short notice ,was no exception.
Dr Sutton came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Dr Sutton is very personable and extremely knowledgeable and offered very conservative medical advice which was well received. Thanks again Dr. Sutton.
Best Dr i have ever had.
Dr. Sutton was fantastic. I was suffering terribly with neck and back pain. He spent the time with me to ask questions, do tests to see the origin of the pain. He was kind and listened to me. Hopefully I never have to go back, but if I did, I would go back to him in a heartbeat.
Dr Sutton has the best bedside manner and care! His advice is always about how to treat is always great and he listens to you and genuinely cares about you and your treatment!
Listens well, always smiling. Excellent patient skills
Very friendly, takes his time with me and explains options in detail.