DouglasFrankMessinaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Wilmington, NC

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

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Office
1717 Shipyard Blvd
Suite 350
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone+1 910-799-0110

Fax+1 910-799-1958
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Summary

Dr. Douglas Messina is an orthopedic surgeon in Wilmington, NC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine and has been in practice 26 years. He specializes in shoulder & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in sports medicine and joint replacement.

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
University of FloridaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1991
University of North CarolinaBS, Biology , 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1997 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1993 - 1998
TX State Medical License 1996 - 1998
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

216 citations
The incidence of injury in Texas high school basketball. A prospective study among male and female athletes
Douglas F. Messina, William C. Farney, Jesse C. DeLee> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1999 May 1

Hospital Affiliations

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, North Carolina