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. 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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Very good physician
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
I really appreciated how Dr. Sutton was concerned about my son’s injury and how it would affect the upcoming game.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Sutton always takes the time to hear my issues and does a great job of informing me of all my possibilities for treatment !!
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Top notch professional and all-around great guy
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
He took the time to answer all my questions & explain my shoulder situation.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Everyone was very personable 😊
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Always upbeat and professional. Very knowledgeable!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Spent a lot of time - great explanations!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Sutton is an outstanding medical doctor and an even better human being. I am 75. He is the best experience I have ever had in terms of interaction with a physician.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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Coastal Region: Burgaw - Orthopedics
209 US Highway 117 Suite B North Burgaw, NC 28425
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive 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
Very good physician
I really appreciated how Dr. Sutton was concerned about my son’s injury and how it would affect the upcoming game.
Dr Sutton always takes the time to hear my issues and does a great job of informing me of all my possibilities for treatment !!
Top notch professional and all-around great guy
He took the time to answer all my questions & explain my shoulder situation.
Everyone was very personable 😊
Always upbeat and professional. Very knowledgeable!
Spent a lot of time - great explanations!
Dr. Sutton is an outstanding medical doctor and an even better human being. I am 75. He is the best experience I have ever had in terms of interaction with a physician.
Excellent