Dr. Bill Cregar is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adolescent and adult complex knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery. As a former Division I NCAA swimming Champion for the University of Georgia and through his experiences taking care of professional athletes, Dr. Cregar has a specialized understanding of the impact pain and limited mobility can have on one's ability to participate in activities they enjoy. Dr. Cregar and his Team are dedicated to educating each patient and developing an individualized treatment plan to restore mobility. Dr. Cregar’s ultimate goal is to return patients to doing what they love quickly and safely using state-of-the art orthopedic treatments and procedures in the least invasive means possible. Dr. Cregar is originally from New Jersey and attended the University of Georgia where he was captain of the swimming and diving team and a Division I NCAA Champion in the 400 I.M. He then earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond Virginia, where he was chapter president of the prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Subsequently, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, which consistently ranks as a leader in the United States for orthopedic care. During his residency, he was nominated to the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Resident Leadership Forum and was chosen to represent the program as the Delegate to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Resident Assembly. Finally, Dr. Cregar completed his fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder/elbow surgery at the renowned OrthoCarolina program in Charlotte, North Carolina. While in Charlotte, he served as assistant team physician for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Football Club, and the Charlotte Knights. He spent several years in practice with OrthoIndy in Indianapolis Indiana before returning home with his family to the Charlotte area. Dr. Cregar has been published in leading professional journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Journal of Knee Surgery, and Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. He has authored multiple chapters in high-level orthopedic textbooks and his research has been featured at national society meetings. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Cregar enjoys spending time with his wife, Carla, and their three active boys. He is an avid golfer and likes to run, bike, and swim to stay fit.