Dustin Hambright, MD

Dr. Harold Schutte is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder care, with extensive experience in total joint replacement and reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical degree and orthopedic residency at Loma Linda University and a fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction at the University of Arizona. Dr. Schutte introduced Mako Robotic Arm-assisted surgery to South Carolina and pioneered the “Free the Knee” tourniquet-less knee replacement program. Founder of the Charleston Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, he focuses on innovative, patient-centered care to help patients return to full activity.

I am a fellowship-trained and dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy or minimally invasive surgery. My interests include all sports or activity-related injuries, in particular complex knee injuries, knee ligament injuries, cartilage disorders as well as shoulder injuries. \n I obtained my medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, graduated from a residency in orthopedics at the University of Virginia and completed the prestigious sports medicine fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. I also earned an undergraduate degree in athletic training from Purdue University and a master's degree in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. \n My on the field experience includes working with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, as well as the athletic departments of Purdue University, University of Virginia, James Madison University, DePaul University and Wabash College. I have also authored numerous journal articles and medical textbook chapters reporting on findings in basic science and clinical research. \n Previously, I was an assistant professor and orthopedic surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. While in Charleston, I also served as the lead team physician of several local high schools as well as the Charleston RiverDogs, the New York Yankees minor league baseball team. I was also the director of sports medicine at Mission Hospital and the lead team orthopedist for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, Asheville City Soccer, Asheville High School and the Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball team.