Wilmington Health Internal Medicine - Porters Neck
About Wilmington Health Internal Medicine - Porters Neck
Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, Wilmington Health is a physician‑owned, multi‑specialty medical practice that delivers TRUE Care across orthopaedic, sports medicine, and interventional pain specialties. Since its founding in 1971, the practice has grown to serve the Cape Fear region with a coordinated, evidence‑based approach that emphasizes patient‑centered outcomes. Guided by a non‑surgical philosophy, Wilmington Health offers a full suite of regenerative therapies—including platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) injections, stem cell therapy, bone‑marrow autograft, the minimally invasive mild® procedure, and spinal cord stimulation—to repair damaged tissue and relieve chronic joint pain. These treatments are integrated with traditional orthopaedic assessment, sports medicine expertise, and targeted physical therapy to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible. The team’s authority is reinforced by board‑certified physicians such as Dr. Christopher Hess, MD, a leader in regenerative medicine, and Dr. Chad Fortun, MD, MS, FAAOS, an orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship‑trained sports medicine specialist. Wilmington Health’s interventional pain department, orthopaedic and sports medicine divisions, and research hub have earned regional awards and recognitions for clinical excellence. Beyond regenerative care, the practice provides comprehensive services ranging from physical therapy and body composition scanning to foot and ankle podiatry, nutrition counseling, and cosmetic dermatology, ensuring a seamless continuum of care for musculoskeletal health.