Sutton developed an early interest in medicine after receiving a book about the human body from her great-aunt when she was a young girl.
[1] The book, which included detailed pictures and descriptions, sparked her fascination with healthcare.
[2][3] She completed a residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple.
[4] Sutton works as a general surgeon in private practice in Wichita Falls, Texas.
[2] Sutton is a director of the American Board of Surgery and has served as the president of both the Texas Surgical Society and the Association of Women Surgeons.