Christopher Sutton, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon in Fort Mill, SC
Dr. Christopher Sutton is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and part owner of SpecOrtho, one of the region’s most successful and rapidly growing orthopaedic practices. His leadership within the practice reflects his dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care. In addition to his work at SpecOrtho, he also serves as the Director of Trauma Services for Piedmont Medical Center.
Dr. Sutton received his medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, where he also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery. During residency, he gained extensive experience in the diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He went on to complete an additional year of specialized training in Orthopaedic Trauma before pursuing an Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. There, he trained comprehensively in all conditions affecting the upper extremity, from shoulder to fingertip.
His clinical interests include endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release, computer-guided shoulder replacement, and the full spectrum of upper extremity trauma. Prior to medical school, Dr. Sutton completed his undergraduate and premedical studies at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and Penn State University in State College, PA.
Dr. Sutton is a published author with multiple contributions to the shoulder and upper extremity literature. He also co-authored a multi-center study evaluating rehabilitative care of extremity fractures in spinal cord injury patients. His ongoing research interests focus on leveraging technology to improve surgical outcomes, reduce infection rates, and enhance overall patient care.
He has volunteered with numerous organizations, including March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, and several hospitals in the Atlanta area.
Dr. Sutton lives in the Charlotte area with his wife, a practicing pediatric emergency medicine physician, and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Much of his free time is happily devoted to keeping up with his two energetic boys and his daughter, who keep life busy and full.