Dr. Douglas Messina, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Douglas Messina, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Wilmington, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 170 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (170 reviews)
Practice
1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 350 Wilmington, NC 28403Make an Appointment
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Dr. Messina's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Messina
4.8
170 ratings, 131 with a written review
| 5 star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 5% | 5% |
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Kept me waiting in his office an hour while he learned the new computer system in the hallway. Very unambitious diagnosis. Very dismissive. Blamed my irritation with him on me not liking his diagnosis. Smug persona. Outdated and dirty office.
The rest of the staff was very nice. The physician assistant has a brighter future as a doctor as she was more thorough and concerned for my health than Dr Messina.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Kelly Zullo – Feb 14, 2024
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Excellent medical practice!! Doctors, nurses, staff …. Glad I have this office!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara L Baker – Jan 18, 2023
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Dr.Messina is the best!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2023
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Knee joint replacement
What went well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 31, 2022
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What a great surgeon what a great guy and he has an incredible staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2022
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Orthopedic Surgeon
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea – Nov 30, 2022
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Great Doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dottie Obenour – Oct 24, 2022
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Excellent staff
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cody A. Biller – Oct 19, 2022
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The wait was long—I was there for 2 hours. It was the initial visit and had a fair amount of paperwork to finish
The staff was friendly and professional.
Dr Messina was very knowledgeable and answered my questions. He gave me a steroid injection
and we discussed my potential knee surgery
All in all a good initial visit
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dede Burrell – Oct 13, 2022
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Shoulder pain
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
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Oct 13, 2022
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Excellent service
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 11, 2022
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Outstanding
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alan Blake – Oct 06, 2022
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Consult
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea – Sep 22, 2022
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Wait time wasn’t to long. Listen to all my complaints. Made me a plan to get to the origan of my problem.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2022
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Return visit for shoulder pain
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2022
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I have knee problems after talking to doctor I received spot in my knees they feel better.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Lennon Graham – Sep 14, 2022
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Received a steroid shot in my right thumb to relieve popping and soreness in the tendon. Shot was administered by Sean. He was excellent.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Phillip Gregory – Sep 13, 2022
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Dr Messina is the best. The injection he did today took my hip pain away.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 25, 2022
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Thorough and Efficient Visit
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Regina Kosla – Aug 23, 2022
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Great Practice!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Katrica O'Brien – Aug 23, 2022
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About Me
care philosophy
The most gratifying part of my job is to restore patients function and return to an active lifestyle, whether that be through non-operative treatment or surgical intervention.biography
Dr. Messina completed his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He earned his medical degree in Orthopedics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Messina is board certified in Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery.Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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University Tx
Fellowship Hospital, 1997University Fl
Internship Hospital, 1992University Of Florida
Medical School, 1991University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Undergraduate School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations
Practice
Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Specialists PA1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 350 Wilmington, NC 28403
Cape Fear Hospital5301 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington, NC 28403
Wha Medical Clinic PLLC1202 Medical Center Dr Wilmington, NC 28401
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
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