Leading the Way in Sports Medicine

Dr. Chad Fortun, leading sports medicine expert, brings his skills to Wilmington Health. Dr. Fortun is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who provides comprehensive orthopaedic care from non-operative orthopaedic injuries to cutting edge joint replacement and minimally invasive surgery. Having spent an additional year of training in sports medicine at the world-renowned Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles, he is an expert in taking care of athletes of all levels and ages. He utilizes the latest in high-tech equipment and innovative technologies to specialize in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle to optimize his patients’ level of function with less pain and a faster recovery. Additionally, Dr. Fortun is the area’s only fellowship trained hip arthroscopy provider. He uses an arthroscopic approach to treat injuries to the hip that commonly include labral tearing and hip impingement. Prior to medical school Dr. Fortun honed his non-operative skills as an orthopaedic/sports medicine physical therapist. Dr. Fortun believes that this provides him with a unique understanding of the rehab needs to recover from an injury without surgery or the post operative needs of the patient that will require surgery.

What Is Sports Medicine?

Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of orthopaedics that is highly concentrated in the care, prevention, and treatment of injuries and ailments related to life activities, work or sport. It involves the treatment of all ages and activity levels; whether the patient’s ailment is from athletics, daily exercise or is job related. Sports Medicine is not only for athletes, as it also caters to individuals who are highly mobile in their daily activities or careers. The team works in tandem with athletic trainers, families, coaches, and other medical experts to provide well-rounded care for the patient. The goal, first and foremost, is to prevent injuries and when injuries ultimately occur, provide prompt and appropriate treatment returning the patient back to their pre-injury form as quickly as possible. As sports medicine providers, we strive to provide the ultimate in accessibility and seamless communication between our medical team, the patient, coaching staff, employer or family. At Wilmington Health, TRUE Care is provided by our expert, Dr. Chad Fortun who serves daily to get our community and athletes back to excelling in their daily activities and optimizing their performance.

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At WH Women’s Center of Excellence, it is important that we provide well-rounded care that includes urogynecologists that are experts in Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions, Reconstruction, and Treatment. Dr. Deborah Hess and Dr. Sandra Hall lead the Pelvic Floor and Incontinence Center at Wilmington Health providing their expertise and years of experience. Dr. Deborah Hess is currently the only fellowship-trained urologist/urogynecologist within a 100-mile radius of the Wilmington area. She is a urologist and pelvic surgeon with expertise in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) or Urogynecology. Dr. Sandra Hall is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is certified in urogynecology and pelvic surgery. Dr. Hess and Dr. Hall work alongside our primary care physicians in initial diagnoses and formulating excellent treatment plans for our female patients. 

Pelvic Reconstruction

RETURNING WOMEN TO BETTER HEALTH

Approximately 1/3 of women in the United States will be affected by a pelvic floor disorder during their lifetime. Often related to both genetics and/or the birth of a child, the muscles of the pelvic floor are weakened or stretched. These now weakened muscles may cause discomfort in the pelvis or abdomen and/or issues with urinary tract, including infections or incontinence.

Pelvic Floor Disorders are treatable with a variety of options and, depending on the issue, may include surgical options including Pelvic Floor Reconstruction. Our talented team of urogynecology specialists can provide women suffering from issues of pelvic floor with relief from discomfort and improved quality of life. Using a variety of approaches, some of which include minimally invasive or robotic surgery techniques, our surgeons can successfully return our patients to health.

At Wilmington Health, we are committed to providing healthcare that is collaborative, comprehensive, and, most of all, convenient for our patients. The WH Women’s Center of Excellence is structured to provide a full array of women’s health services, including primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, radiology, pelvic floor, incontinence care, urogynecology, and cardiology. We are also dedicated to clinical research and commonly have on-going clinical trials related to women’s health.

At Wilmington Health, we are committed to providing health care that is collaborative, comprehensive, and most of all convenient for our patients. The WH Women’s Center is structured to provide a full list of women’s health services from primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, radiology, and urogynecology. Our team of compassionate experts dedicates themselves day in and day out to providing well-rounded care for our patients that is thorough and supports the well-being of our patients and their families. Please view the list below of the services we provide:

At Wilmington Health we provide high-quality surgical care by utilizing robotics, laparoscopy, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Gentry Caton is a dedicated and experienced Colorectal and General Surgeon who performs everything from colonoscopies to colorectal, anal, hernia, and fecal incontinence surgeries. He also offers surgery using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which provides patients minimal scarring, quicker recovery, and shorter hospital stays.

The Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) strives to provide excellent patient care in a safe environment. Through the ASC, we can perform same-day preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Our surgeries vary across several specialties and are generally less complicated than procedures requiring hospitalization. Our board-certified providers complete ASC procedures using local anesthesia, or a combination of sedation and local anesthesia, to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. 

In partnership with Intuitive Surgical and the da Vinci surgical systems, the Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center also provides the highest level of technology currently available for soft tissue surgery in the world. The surgical robot is called the “Xi multi-port robotic platform, and Wilmington Health is the first free-standing facility in our region to provide this advanced robotics equipment. Learn more here.

Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (Wilmington Health ASC) has partnered with North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) for anesthesia services for the outpatient services at the facility.

Wilmington Health allergy and immunology is temporarily not accepting patients. Please contact your primary care provider for assistance in care. Allergy services are also offered at our ENT office.

To request an official copy of patient records please complete the appropriate form linked below. Once completed please mail your form to Wilmington Health Medical Records Department at:

Attn: Medical Records
1202 Medical Center Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28401

Authorization to Release Medical Records Form

If you have any questions about your medical records please contact:   Medical Records at 910-395-4188

Our experts provide state-of-the-art treatment options for the management of arterial and venous disease. Wilmington Health established the first office-based Endovascular Intervention Center in the southeastern region of North Carolina, which allows for us to reduce and prevent hospitalizations for our patients by performing in-office procedures and treatments with minimally invasive techniques. Wilmington Health Vascular Surgery and Vein Care can help you get on your way to the pain relief and comfort you deserve.

Wilmington Health’s clinical pharmacy services are provided by our clinical pharmacists, Megan Tingle, PharmD, CPP and Jocelyn Ott, PharmD. Megan and Jocelyn work with the patient’s healthcare team and can make medication recommendations and implement medication changes during visits. They are available by referral to handle complex polypharmacy patients, provide medication therapy management, patient counseling, and to aid patients with obtaining financial assistance or finding affordable alternatives for expensive medications.

Contact the Pharmacists: 

Megan Tingle, PharmD, CPP 910-815-7444
Jocelyn Ott, PharmD 910-815-6133

Wilmington Health plastic surgeons perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. With modern plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures, we can eliminate or minimize a wide range of physical abnormalities caused by accidents, disease, and congenital defects to help our patients enjoy full and normal lives.

In Hearing Aid Services, Wilmington Health audiologists are here to help our patients find the hearing aids that are right for them. Our audiologists will make sure the hearing aids fit, take care of adjustments and service, help patients become accustomed to new sounds, and provide the necessary follow-up care to ensure success.

Wilmington Health Gastroenterology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all problems of the digestive system. This includes the stomach, colon, small bowel, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Gastroenterology also offers colon cancer screenings and small bowel pill cam endoscopy. All of our physicians are American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

The Sleep Center is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), the gold standard in sleep medicine. Our center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment for patients who are seeking help with their sleep needs.