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Terry Messer, M.D.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
Orthopedics: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Raleigh
Most recent review: Oct 07, 2025
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4.9
1.6K Ratings
532 Comments
Dr. Terry Messer is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with additional certification in hand and upper extremity surgery. He also has fellowship experience with microsurgery. Outside of the office, Dr. Messer enjoys hobbies such as tennis, running, and skiing.
4.9
1.6K Ratings
532 Comments
Dr. Terry Messer is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with additional certification in hand and upper extremity surgery. He also has fellowship experience with microsurgery. Outside of the office, Dr. Messer enjoys hobbies such as tennis, running, and skiing.
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Dr. Terry Messer is a native of Reading, PA. He received his doctorate in medicine from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1995. This was followed by an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Messer completed his fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY. Upon completion of his hand fellowship, Dr. Messer joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2001 as a hand and upper extremity specialist. He also practiced at Wake Orthopaedics until 2006.
Dr. Messer is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is president of the Southeastern Hand Society and past President of the North Carolina Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with additional certification in hand and upper extremity surgery. He is married and has three children. His hobbies include tennis, running, and skiing.
Undergraduate: Franklin and Marshall College
Medical School: Northwestern University in Chicago
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Northwestern University in Chicago
Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY
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The staff, the doctor, everybody amazing
Professional and efficient
First visit today with Dr. Messer. In a word-exceptional. Very knowledgeable, kind, attentive, thorough, listened very closely to my symptoms and concerns. Very personable and compassionate. Looking forward to continuing my care with him and will highly recommend him to anyone in need of an excellent orthopedic specialist. Thank you sincerely, Dr Messer!
Excellent doctor my surgery went great I really recommend it thank you doctor.
I have been coming here for over a decade for several problems. Dr. Messer has always been friendly and knowledgeable in his field, allowing me to have confidence in the treatment he gives me.
Nice and very caring, he breaks down information about your situation very well. Very informative to what effect different medication has on your organs . I really appreciate this doctor. I can tell by his demeanor and oral how passionate and skilled he is about his profession.
100% pleased
Dr. Messer always has time to answer my questions thoroughly, giving options where possible. My entire process has been a positive experience with my injury, and one Im very happy to have with Dr. Messer.
He was very professional and thorough and easy to talk with and ask questions. I highly recommend.
Dr Messer’s lengthy experience and talent give me confidence. He has a great caring demeanor.