3 Best Orthopedics in Wilmington, NC

“Dr. Douglas F. Messina completed his medical degree and residency training at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Douglas F. Messina completed his sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Texas San Antonio. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, as well as total joint replacement of the knee. He has over 32 years of experience. Dr. Douglas F. Messina takes great pride in helping athletes and active persons of all ages return to their pre-injury activity levels. He has extensive experience treating athletes at the college and professional levels and serves as a team physician for several southeastern North Carolina high school athletic teams. Dr. Douglas F. Messina is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, New Hanover/Pender County Medical Society, North Carolina Medical Society, and Southern Orthopedic Association. He practices as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Wilmington Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. WH specializes in treating a wide variety of orthopedic and sports medicine conditions.”

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“Dr. Shawn B. Hocker completed his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He finished his residency in orthopedic surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He completed his adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Shawn B. Hocker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 23 years of experience. His interest is in total joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, and hip, partial knee replacement, less-invasive knee, hip, and shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, sports medicine, gender-specific knee replacement, computer-assisted knee replacement, and patient-specific customized knee replacement. His focus is to return his patients to the quality of life they desire using the latest conservative care methods or surgical treatment. He is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is affiliated with Brunswick Surgery Center, LLC, Novant Health (NHRMC), and Wilmington Surgcare. He practices at EmergeOrtho. His practice offers a comprehensive range of services, from general to complex orthopedic care, and provides the most advanced techniques, treatments, and surgical and non-surgical solutions for all types of joint pain. His practices are also available in Leland–Brunswick Forest and Burgaw.”

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“Dr. Dale W. Boyd, Jr. received his medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Dale W. Boyd, Jr. completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 38 years of experience. Dr. Dale W. Boyd, Jr. focuses on sports medicine for athletes of all ages and competitive levels. He also performs knee and shoulder reconstructions and joint preservation through cutting-edge cartilage & ligament procedures. He is actively involved in research and surgical techniques. He practices at EmergeOrtho. His practice offers a comprehensive range of services, from general to complex orthopedic care, and provides the most advanced treatments and both non-surgical and surgical solutions for all types of joint pains.”

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