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Austin Yeargan, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Wilmington, NC, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

AustinYearganMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Wilmington, NC

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

MD Regenerative Medicine Clinics. Expert and pioneer in biologic treatments: Cell based therapies (CBT) and molecular translation to clinical medicine. Background in molecular and physical chemistry.

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Summary

  • Orthopedic Surgeon/Sports Medicine/Molecular Engineering.

    The pioneer in clinical applications of cellular and molecular based treatment technologies.

    Specializing in the non-operative management of orthopedic problems that don't require surgery.
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    67 Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists to Know

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    Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader To Know: Dr. Austin Yeargan of North Caroli

    As physicians continue to explore biologic approaches to treating orthopedic patients, Austin Yeargan, MD, a physician with North Carolina Shoulder and Elbow Su

Education & Training

  • Steadman Philippon Research Institute
    Steadman Philippon Research InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
    University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineFellowship, Clinical and Bench Research in Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiInternship, Surgery, 1997 - 1998
  • Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
    Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityClass of 1997
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillB.A., Chemistry, Dean's List, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2013

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top 67 shoulder and elbow surgeons Becker's Orthopaedic and Spine Leaders, 2011
  • Becker's Top 10 Orthopaedic Surgeons to Know 2010
  • Top 100 Orthopaedic and Spine Leaders Becker's Orthopaedic and Spine Leaders, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis in Children Resistant to Previous Therapy  
    Yeargan SA III, Nakasone CK, Shaieb MD, Montgomery WP, Reinker KA, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1/1/2004
  • Hematogenous Septic Arthritis of the Adult Hip  
    Yeargan, SA III, Perry, JJ, Kane TJ III, Richardson AB, Orthopedics, 1/1/2003
  • Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Sequential Compression Devices and Acetylsalicylic Acid Versus Low Molecular Weight Heparin  
    Yeargan, SA III, Philippon MJ, Kane TJ III, The American Journal of Orthopedics, 1/1/2001
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hematogenous Septic Arthritis in Adults
    Yeargan SA III, 32nd Annual American Orthopaedic Association Resident Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, 1/1/1999
  • Radiofrequency Electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy in Glenohumeral Instability
    Yeargan SA III, Hawaiian Orthopaedic Association annual meeting, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/1999

Lectures

  • Clinical Applications for autologous progenitor cell concentrates in orthopaedic and spine surgery. 
    Austin, TX - 1/1/2012
  • Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine. 
    JA Dosher Hospital, Southport, NC - 1/1/2011
  • Injuries of the Pediatric Elbow. 
    Wilmington, NC - 1/1/2008
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Other

  • Technique guide for the TriMed (R) Wrist Fixation System. 
    Hooker S, Yeargan SA III, Medoff RJ

Press Mentions

  • Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Austin Yeargan of North Carolina Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
    Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Austin Yeargan of North Carolina Shoulder and Elbow SurgeryFebruary 12th, 2016
  • Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Allan Mishra of California's Total Tendon
    Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Allan Mishra of California's Total TendonFebruary 13th, 2016
  • Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Christopher T. Donaldson of Western Pennsylvania Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
    Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Christopher T. Donaldson of Western Pennsylvania Orthopedic & Sports MedicineFebruary 13th, 2016
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