3 Best Orthopedics in Wilmington, NC

“Dr. Dale W. Boyd, Jr. obtained 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 and ligament procedures. He is actively involved in research and surgical techniques. He practices at EmergeOrtho, which 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 pain. He works in Wilmington, NC, and one other location.”

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“Dr. Shawn B. Hocker received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He finished 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. He has over 23 years of experience. 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 Orthopaedic 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. He speaks English and Spanish.”

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“Dr. Douglas F. Messina obtained his medical degree and residency training at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Douglas F. Messina finished his sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Texas at 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 in this field. 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.”

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