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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Douglas Messina, MD
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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, NC and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Florida. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center. Dr. Messina has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Messina received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 170 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Messina accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Knee Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Clavicle Fracture
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
AC Joint Injury
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
    Healthy Blue
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Specialists PA
    1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 350, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 815-3535
  2. 2 Boss Urgent Care Pllc
    4222 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 799-0110
  3. 3 Cape Fear Hospital
    5301 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 452-8100
  4. 4 Wha Medical Clinic Pllc
    1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Messina
4.8
Based on 170 Reviews
5 Stars (158)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (9)

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Jan 18, 2023
Excellent medical practice!! Doctors, nurses, staff …. Glad I have this office!
Barbara L Baker — Jan 18, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida
    1991
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University Fl
    1992
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University TX
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

    924 N Howe St, Southport, NC

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC