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 nice doctor.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Sutton is very kind and explains procedures and alternatives very thoroughly.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very through with my accessment of my knee situation ! Got my shots in both knees ! Just needed that so bad ! Glad he comes to Burgaw , closer to me ! Thank you for all you do
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He was great. Explained
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent visit
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Sutton is awesome. Takes the time to listen and to explain things thoroughly.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Easy to talk to, good at teaching what should be done. Easy with injections..
Has been my Ortho MD for many years.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He is great
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Always very comfortable when seeing Dr Sutton he is very professional and confident in his treatment. He is a great Doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
An excellent knowledgeable provider that actually takes his time to explain what is happening. Explained my options while listening to my concerns.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-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 nice doctor.
Dr Sutton is very kind and explains procedures and alternatives very thoroughly.
Very through with my accessment of my knee situation ! Got my shots in both knees ! Just needed that so bad ! Glad he comes to Burgaw , closer to me ! Thank you for all you do
He was great. Explained
Excellent visit
Dr Sutton is awesome. Takes the time to listen and to explain things thoroughly.
Easy to talk to, good at teaching what should be done. Easy with injections.. Has been my Ortho MD for many years.
He is great
Always very comfortable when seeing Dr Sutton he is very professional and confident in his treatment. He is a great Doctor.
An excellent knowledgeable provider that actually takes his time to explain what is happening. Explained my options while listening to my concerns.