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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Douglas Messina, MD
4.8 (170 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon 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 Surgeon in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. Messina graduated from University of Florida. Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilmington, NC and has 33 years experience. Dr. Messina currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with 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. Dr. Messina's office accepts new patients. Dr. Messina is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
AC Joint Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
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
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
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
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
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 Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
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, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Fl
    1992
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University TX
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Messina, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Messina's profile.

Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Messina, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC