Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has officially announced that Dr. Sutherland will retire at the end of 2024, after thirty-four years as an orthopedic surgeon in the New Hampshire Seacoast community. As one of the first surgeons to join Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Sutherland’s impact on the practice cannot be overstated.
“Dr. Sutherland has been a cornerstone of the Seacoast community for 34 years. His dedication and leadership have profoundly shaped our organization and inspired many surgeons who have followed in his footsteps. Dr. Sutherland has always led with both professionalism and warmth.
I first met Dr. Sutherland as a recent graduate, working for one of our partners. We were heading into an important meeting when he greeted me with a big smile, patted me on the shoulder, and fixed my collar, which had popped up over my tie in the back. That moment perfectly captured his thoughtful nature. Time and time again, he has put others, including his patients, ahead of himself.
His presence around the office will be deeply missed—not only as a colleague but as our office Santa Claus and a dear friend. His infectious laugh, generous spirit, and the joy he brought to our practice culture are truly irreplaceable. While we will miss his daily contributions, we look forward to following his journey in this next stage of life, confident that he will continue to make a meaningful impact in our community,” said Matt Lane, Executive Director at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
In a letter to his patients, Dr. Sutherland said, “It is with a mixture of emotions that I announce my retirement from orthopedics at the end of this year. I would like to express my profound gratitude to you for your trust, the privilege to listen to and care for you, and to know you on a personal level over these last 34 years. What I will miss the most are the relationships I have formed with you; I feel deeply blessed to be part of your lives.
The opportunity to work with such caring, hardworking, and talented staff at Atlantic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our outpatient surgery center NECOS, and at Portsmouth and York Hospitals has truly been a gift. I feel confident that your continued care at Sports Medicine Atlantic Orthopedics will be excellent.”
Dr. Sutherland plans to contribute to the seacoast community and continue to use his skills on medical mission trips. He also is looking forward to spending more time with his family, bicycling, learning to speak better Greek, and ‘maybe’ finish hiking the New Hampshire 4000 footers! Help us wish Dr. Sutherland a very happy retirement.
