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.
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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Great doctor
Oct-2024
Dr. Messer did not rush through the appointment. He took time to explain my injury and recovery. He also included me in the decision making.
Oct-2024
Dr. Messer listened, was throrough, and was great about also explaining the technical/ medical terms in easy to understand language. HIghly reccommend!
Sep-2024
Very caring Doctor. Excellent Doctor. Very pleasant and easy to talk to and listens to you! Doesn’t rush! I highly recommend him!
Sep-2024
First time going here. Very impressed! All office staff were friendly and courteous . Dr.Messer did exam of my hand problem, took time to answer my questions and was very gentle and kind giving the injection that I so dreaded. He thoroughly explained the causes of my problem. I highly recommend Dr Messer!
Sep-2024
Great job
Aug-2024
He’s a very caring doctor!
Aug-2024
Very nice man. Explained everything to me about my condition.
Aug-2024
Dr Messer has done multiple surgeries for my brother and I and we have always received superior care. Without his intervention I don't believe I would still have the use of my hands. We have been lucky to have our hands in his amazing hands!
Aug-2024
Straight forward and effective. Does what he says. Sincerely appreciate his handling of my case.
Aug-2024
Excellent provider!
Aug-2024
Listened and included my input when developing my plan of care.
Jul-2024
He is the best and very caring!!
Jul-2024
very knowledable and patient focused
Jul-2024
Dr Messer is a talented, experienced surgeon who gives excellent instructions on follow-up plysical therapy. He is very dependable & kind.
Jul-2024
Wonderful doctor! Patient and understanding.
Jul-2024
Thank you Dr. Messer and staff for a wonderful visit today. Very professional and attentive to the issues I was experiencing. Explained everything in detailed and offered an effective treatment plan.
Jul-2024
Extremely thorough and forward looking in care options. His consistent being on time and schedule over the past few months in an often hectic medical field is remarkable. I actually did not wait beyond 3 minutes for an appointment with him or PT. As a CEO, I greatly value the commodity of time
Jul-2024
Superb service as always.
Jun-2024
Both of us like, respect, & have confidence in Dr. Messer. He is very competent & knowledgeable in his field & has always been caring & gentle when treating us.
Jun-2024
Very professional, appointment was quick and well managed. Able to get all the information desired.
Jun-2024
Dr. Messer is the best!
Jun-2024
A great doctor! Awesome bedside manner and he is a believer in Christ! 🥰☝🏾👍🏽🙏🏽
I’m 100% satisfied with the care I received. My broken wrist healed as it was supposed to. There was never long waits in the waiting room which I appreciated.
May-2024
Dr Messer listened to me, asked many questions, provided a couple treatment options. I am looking forward to feeling better.
Apr-2024
Totally confident in his skills and very pleased with his interactions with me. Highly recommend.
Apr-2024
Great educator of process steps for surgery. Very nice personality and has an adorable smile. :)
Apr-2024
Dr. Messer has been kind, patient, and very through with my office visits and with my surgery.
Apr-2024
An excellent doctor and a pleasant person. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Messer for anything in his areas of expertise.
Apr-2024
Dr. Messer took his time and explained all options with me. I am very pleased with him and all the nice staff at Raleigh hand to shoulder.
Mar-2024
Very personable and demonstrated clinical expertise. Efficient but didn’t feel rushed or as if he were in a hurry
Mar-2024
great doctor. Very thorough and caring.
Mar-2024
Everyone at this office was very professional and friendly.
Mar-2024
It is great working with Dr. Messer as a patient, he explains well what is going to happen, and what to expect... highly recommend him and the whole practice
Mar-2024
When my new health insurance told me Dr. Messer was not in their program I Changed programs. That’s how much I think of Dr. Messer.
Mar-2024
First time patient and found Dr. Messer to be engaging, informative, and actually thanked me for my service as a retired police officer.
Mar-2024
I like Dr Messer, he has great bedside manners and very caring about what problems you are having
Mar-2024
excellent appointment - Thank you for a thorough exam and discussion about my concerns.
Feb-2024
Dr Messer, is very pleasant and caring about his patients. He always listen
to the patient and and want whatever is best for the patient.
Feb-2024
Dr Messer is thorough and takes the time to explain what the issue is. He answers all questions with patience, like you’re his only appointment for the day.
Feb-2024
Very professional, informative, and great personality. Dr. Messer gives a great cortisone injection.
Jan-2024
Very courteous and knowledgeable.
Jan-2024
Dr. Messer is great!
Jan-2024
He was very patient and listened to the history of my situation. I was coming to him for a second opioion and he agreed that I was misdiagnosed at another practice. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Jan-2024
Loved his calm demeanor and how thorough he was with explaining everything.
Jan-2024
Very thorough, and compassionate.
Jan-2024
clear dx and to the point.
Jan-2024
Excellent service
Jan-2024
Dr Messer actually listens to mea
Jan-2024
Great experience!
Jan-2024
Dr. Messser was very kind & professional! As a healthcare provider myself, it was very apparent that he cares for his patients. I know he was very busy and running behind but he never made me feel he was rushing.
Dec-2023
It is clear that this gentleman is an expert in his field. The professionalism in cutting to the heart of the matter with options is very refreshing today.
Dec-2023
Dr Messer is the perfect blend of being an extremely good doctor and being friendly and courteous.
Dec-2023
Dr. Messer clearly explained what areas of my hand were affected with carpal tunnel syndrome and what areas were affected with arthritis. He was patient and listened to all my questions. I am feeling very confident with his ability to get my hand functioning better.
Nov-2023
Great bed side manners and a good young man.
Nov-2023
Very caring, personal, and professional
Nov-2023
Dr. Messer is 1st Class and very competent.
Nov-2023
Always attentive, and answers my questions and concerns.
Nov-2023
Great Dr good bed side manner.give good good shots. Lot info about
Oct-2023
I feel so much better. I feel like he is very attentive to my needs!
Sep-2023
Very concerned, explained procedure very well. On time.
Sep-2023
I have had 5 previous hand surgeries in Arlington, VA following
an on the job accidents in the 70s. When I tripped and broke my wrist two years ago, my repair did severe damage. Dr Messer restored my hand. I now have complete use of my hand and it is no longer painfully twisted out of shape.
Sep-2023
Dr. Messer listened to my concerns and the course of treatment has worked well for me.
Sep-2023
Great personality
Sep-2023
Very good doctor. Dr. Messer Take The Proper Protocol.
Jul-2023
Nobody is perfect
Jul-2023
Professional who seriously knows what he is doing.
Jul-2023
Friendly, very knowledgable and professional. Good bedside manner. Only negative is being in the waiting room for 20 minutes, then waiting another 20 minutes in the exam room.
Jul-2023
Dr Messer was pleasant, professional and informative. I had a very good NP visit today. Thank you.
Jul-2023
The best company period!!
Jul-2023
It was good to see Dr Messa after 12 Years since my very first visit. The service was just as I remember it. Very efficient, friendly and professional.
Thank you
Jul-2023
Dr. Messer is caring, thorough and a very skilled surgeon.
Jun-2023
The very best for hands.
Jun-2023
really cool dude
Jun-2023
Doctor was thorough and listened to patient. He seemed very knowledgeable and had suggestions to ease pain and prevent reoccurrence. Would definitely recommend him.
Jun-2023
Just the best
Jun-2023
Dr Messer takes his time, and genuinely cares.
Jun-2023
Dr. Messer is very knowledgeable and sympathetic. He’s the best hand surgeon around!
Jun-2023
My third visit with a different ailment each time.Great doctor. He knows his stuff and communicates with the patient in easily understood terms. I have confidence that he will recommend the proper treatment. He is two for two so far. He is working on #3.
May-2023
Kind, friendly and professional. He explains things well and is a good listener.
May-2023
Dr. Messer has been taking care of my family for more than 10 years, for multiple hand issues. Each time he has managed our treatment expediently and with care and compassion. I feel fortunate to have discovered him and be in his care.
May-2023
Very professional and explained every step and detail.
May-2023
This would be a positive experience for anyone who would need a professional staff to assist you in your time of need. I'm looking forward to my next visit!!
May-2023
Explained my current issue thoroughly so that I understood what was going on, allowed me to record ( voice only)so I could replay for my husband. No presssure to schedule surgery.
May-2023
Professional, focused on my health care. Provided options, but had a plan he was willing to work. spent the time needed with me to address my issue.Excellent
May-2023
Dr Messer is a very well rounded Doctor. He is gentlemanly, professional, courteous and approachable in addition to providing a rapid diagnosis and treatment. Thank you for helping me restore mobility to my thumb.
May-2023
Dr Messer is a knowledgable, skilled and compassionate physician. I have worked with him professionally as a PT, and I choose to see him as a patient because of his excellent skills.
May-2023
Very compassionate
Apr-2023
As always, he is a great doctor!
Apr-2023
Dr. Messer was very knowledgeable and explained options very well
Mar-2023
Dr. Messer is very informed and knowledgeable. I have complete trust in him and his advice.
Mar-2023
Very polite and professional
Mar-2023
Dr. Messer takes the times to explain what's going on and takes the time to listen to and answer questions
Mar-2023
Explained things really well and understanding
Mar-2023
Dr. Messer is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I have a lot of confidence in him.
Mar-2023
A very smart, professional and kind doctor.
Mar-2023
Very knowledgeable and kind
Mar-2023
Wonderfully down-to-Earth; quite obviously very knowledgeable. Was a pleasure getting to meet Dr. Messer.
Feb-2023
Knowledgeable, personable, explains well, listens and answers questions.
Feb-2023
I always feel well cared for when I see Dr. Messer. He listens and explains things thoroughly and then follows thru with appropriate treatment.
Feb-2023
Very methodic and thorough.
Jan-2023
thorough.
Jan-2023
The best
Jan-2023
Dr. Messer is extremely knowledgeable about hands and shoulders. He is very straightforward with his diagnoses.
He is calm and pleasant.
Jan-2023
Dr Messer is an extremely knowledgeable MD. I went in for wrist pain and after a x-ray, follow up questioning, and thorough testing he quickly diagnosed and had several options for recovery. As an additional observation, I could tell he’s a good person by the way he speaks to the staff with respect and professionalism.
Jan-2023
Great presence, empathetic.
Jan-2023
Great knowledge, skill and professional, yet friendly, bedside manner. Can't possibly recommend him more highly!!
Jan-2023
Very knowledgeable . Explains everything.
Dec-2022
Very caring and thorough. Subject matter expert.
Dec-2022
excellent service. Dr. Messer looks for solutions verses lots of meds and surgery. Just what I needed to hear.
Dec-2022
My elbow injury was surgically repaired by Dr. Messer. I have met many Doctors in my life, none compare to Dr. Messer. He is gracious and answered all my questions.
Dec-2022
Great experience! Got some good answers to my hand issues. Received a referral for some tests. Helpful diagnosis and answers to all my questions.
Dec-2022
Personable and explained things very well so I could understand my options are you to look for
Nov-2022
Communicated well, addressed the issues at hand! Very thorough and I left with a clear plan.
Nov-2022
he's awesome! Knows what he's doing and has a great bedside manner
Nov-2022
Very professional and lets you know what’s going on and what he can do to help
Nov-2022
Thorough examination and he was patient as I described my experiences . Very thoughtful when discussing possible medication‘s and future treatment.
Nov-2022
Dr. Messer has done hand surgery on both my hands. I find him to be an excellent surgeon. Very knowledgeable, very pleasant to. hear his explanations, of care and bedside manners.
Nov-2022
Today (October 18) I saw Dr. Messer & was scheduled for minor hand surgery. He gave me information re my surgery, follow-up activities, etc. He answered all my questions. I feel very comfortable with Dr. Messer being my surgeon. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Oct-2022
Explanations clear and concise. Patient with patient questions. Left very small scars! Steady hands.
Oct-2022
An excellent physician and surgeon
Oct-2022
Dr. Messer is a wonderful advocate for his patients. He listens well, asks precise questions and suggests treatment options. He is a very skilled surgeon and I am very grateful that he and the Center physical therapy staff helped me regain function in my right hand. I always recommend Dr. Messer and the Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center to anyone with hand issues. I am so appreciative of Dr. Messer!
Oct-2022
Dr. Messer is an excellent Dr. who is available, very good at diagnosing an issue and who is able to provide a course of actions that really works. I highly recommend him!
Oct-2022
great! gave me several suggestions for hand exercises
Sep-2022
On time! Very professional and personable.
Sep-2022
Dr Messer was very though. Had everything x-rayed. No brakeage just soft tissue damage..
Sep-2022
Dr. Messer has 'earned his stripes' as they say, and it is clearly evident in his confidence, empathy, tableside manner, and technical aptitude!
Sep-2022
Love Dr Messer.. he was very thorough with all aspects of my care. He is good at what he does, which for me was Rotator Cuff Surgery. Highly recommend him! He is a great Surgeon!
Sep-2022
Dr. Messer and his staff are dedicated to healing. Dr. Messer listened to the issues I had with my hand and wrist. The therapists were encouraging and clear in explaining home exercises.
Sep-2022
Very knowledgeable and lets you know exactly what needs to be done.
Sep-2022
Great doctor and great personnel
Aug-2022
Very personable!
Aug-2022
I appreciated Dr. Messer’s calm and hopeful demeanor. I am struggling with a wound that isn’t healing properly and I now feel like I am on the mend.
Aug-2022
VERY GOOD AT EXPLAINING YOUR PROBLEM AND TREATMENTS
Aug-2022
Ive had Dr Messer treat me in the past for wrist issues, and have recommended him to family and friends! Best beside manner, Best Dr EVER! Your in "Good Hands" picking him as your Dr! :-)
Aug-2022
Very caring and answers my questions and concerns about my condition.
Aug-2022
He was kind, explained everything and answered my questions
Aug-2022
Very impressed with Dr Messer!
Aug-2022
Good doctor
Jul-2022
He is an amazing doctor who listens to my daughters and is very thorough!!
Jul-2022
Dr. Messer has helped me, and my hands, for years. He is always clam and able to explain what the issue is.
Jul-2022
Very personable and thorough. Really listened and also explained the possible outcomes and procedures which made me feel more comfortable
Jun-2022
Dr. Messer is so kind, and he takes time to explain what is going on.
Jun-2022
Very informative
Jun-2022
Very nice and easy to talk to.
Jun-2022
Very thorough and professional
Jun-2022
very caring
Jun-2022
Very good dr. Makes patien feel safe.
Jun-2022
I know I am probably one of Dr. Messer’s most annoying patients, but he is patient, kind and all around a great doctor! Highly recommend!
Jun-2022
Dr Messer is a great diagnostician. He explains options available very clearly.
Jun-2022
Never going there again
Jun-2022
Dr. Messer is very knowledgeable and kind! Great results from my hand surgery!
Jun-2022
Very professional and nice! Dr. Messer took time with me and he listened!
May-2022
Super helpful and fixed me up in no time at all.
May-2022
Great Doctor: caring, concerned thorough and very helpful.
Apr-2022
Very Informative and through.
Apr-2022
Excellent doctor.
Apr-2022
Outstanding doctor. Staff is fantastic as well. I have no complaints whatsover.
Apr-2022
Always polite and straight to the point!
Apr-2022
Exceptional Doctor!
Apr-2022
Great outcome with a quick recovery. Dr. Messer is skilled and professional
Apr-2022
Friendly and professional . Extremely knowledgeable about hands and wrists…
Apr-2022
Dr Messer was very helpful and courteous. He is an excellent physician and knew exactly how to treat my hand injury.
Mar-2022
Dr. Messer was very communicative on what the issues were and clear on my options.
Mar-2022
Perfect combination of professional attention and “bed side” manner. Always feel great confidence in his care. Have recommended him to others.
Mar-2022
Calm and thorough. He took his time to ensure he answered all questions and concerns
Feb-2022
Dr. Messer is wonderful, very satisfied with the entire team.
Feb-2022
Nice guy but didn't listen to me and my desire for treatment. I understand he's a surgeon and that's what he does, but not every patient want to be cut.
Mar-2022
the most amazing doctor, carry, and friendly you want to have for life.
Feb-2022
He’s very thorough and explains the diagnosis so a non medical person can understand
Feb-2022
very helpful
Feb-2022
Very good care as I always receive. My issue was diagnosed and treated with care and compassion. All the staff is friendly and helpful.
Jan-2022
Dr messer is fantastic ! He has taken career me for 20 years& I just keep coming back .
Jan-2022
Professional, kind. Excellent
Jan-2022
He has taken care of two hand problems for me and is working on another.
Great doctor!
Jan-2022
Dr Messer and his team are awesome !!
Jan-2022
Very good experience, from Dr. Messer to Jo in physical therapy.
Jan-2022
Explained everything. He had info not only on my issue but on other issues that could arise and explained what to look for.
Jan-2022
Very systematic and professional in his approach to examining me. Listened intently to my description of my symptoms.
Jan-2022
He showed concern about a health issue we’ve never spoken of.
Dec-2021
Dr. Messer is wonderful, and Jo the therapist goes above and beyond to help me get my wrist back to normal.
Dec-2021
My 1st appt with Dr. Messer, but my 3rd Ortho experience for my current issue. I really appreciated his calm demeanor, I didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed with confusing information. He actually LOOKED at my arm, put me thru ROM and tests to assess my strength and recorded this info. If I do indeed need a surgical procedure in the future, I feel confident that he will perform what is necessary and will communicate clearly and patiently with me. Thanks!
Dec-2021
A Professional!
Dec-2021
Kind professional
Dec-2021
Dr. Messer is very good at what he does. I wouldn't trust anyone else for my hands & my shoulder.
Dec-2021
Dr. Messer, PT Megan and the whole staff at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder are awesome. I highly recommend.
Nov-2021
I am so pleased with Dr Messer and the staff. Step by step always professional, thorough, and kind. I have been welcomed and made to feel as if I was the only important patient. How grand is that !!
Nov-2021
Thorough and allowed for questions.
Nov-2021
Detailed, professional, kind
Nov-2021
Conscious, kind and easy going!
I know he is an excellent surgeon- but appreciate his kind bedside manner!!!
Nov-2021
He is very caring and know how to take care of your problem.
Nov-2021
Absolutely love Dr. Messer and his staff!!
Nov-2021
He doesn't thorough exam. Puts you at ease by asking if you have any pain when doing the exam. Makes sure you understand everything before you leave.
Oct-2021
Explained in detail the problem and gave clear proper instructions for treatment. Very nice guy.
Oct-2021
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Caring
Oct-2021
Great
Oct-2021
Dr. Messer went “over and above the call of duty” to make sure that my wife’s finger injury was addressed.
Oct-2021
To the point and good medical plan to treat my injury.
Oct-2021
Dr. Messer was friendly and professional.
Oct-2021
We all want an excellent doctor but with Dr Messer you get so much more. Along with the best medical care, he delivers it with warm professionalism, genuine empathy and explains treatment options with clarity. Personally I appreciate hearing statistical success in choosing how to proceed. So if you are looking for an excellent doctor treating his patients intelligently and respectfully Dr Messer is for you! Lastly, I have been his patient for well over a decade. And he has been my husband’s hand surgeon even longer.
Oct-2021
Dr. Messer listened to me, did a thorough examination of my right hand and did provide an injection into the node and also recommended a wrist brace to eliminate some carpal tunnel symptoms and it worked
Oct-2021
Dr. Messer was courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I appreciated his diagnosis confirmation, and suggestions.
I also appreciated the amount of time that Lindsey in Rehab took in helping me. The receptionist and discharge were very courteous.
Oct-2021
Everything was excellent except for the wait time. Ridiculous, we’re there over 3 hours
Sep-2021
Wonderful Dr he explains what you have and listens
Sep-2021
I was very satisfied and with my surgery. Dr. Messer is a great dr.
Sep-2021
Very knowledgeable and professional!
Sep-2021
Kind and personable. I felt heard.
Aug-2021
Thorough, compassionate and knowledgeable. Takes his time and answers questions.
Aug-2021
Best hand surgeon ever!!!
Aug-2021
Dr Messer is very professional yet is caring about what is going on.
Aug-2021
Very nice. Took his time. But couldn't really solve my problem....long wait in the waiting room
Aug-2021
Knowledgeable and professional
Aug-2021
Kind, gentle, caring.
Aug-2021
Dr. Messer took time to tell me what the problem was and what my options are. Very pleasant
Aug-2021
Very professional. Doctor Messer was able to answer my questions in a way a non-doctor can understand.
Jul-2021
Very knowledgeable and very concerned about his patients. Willing to help patient get the care they need !
Jul-2021
He was very attentive and took the time to answer all of my questions. My finger injury turned out to be minor but I never felt insignificant or rushed. He took my concerns seriously and put me at ease.
Jul-2021
Good listener. Provided excellent information. Took my problem seriously.
Jun-2021
Very nice doctor
Jun-2021
Thorough exam and very knowledgeable
Jun-2021
Received excellent care from Dr. Messer.
Jun-2021
Dr. Messer is so easy to talk with. He is very professional, and I believe he does what is best for patients. I trust him completely.
Jun-2021
Did what I expected and was very understanding to my needs and situation.
Jun-2021
Competent
Jun-2021
Dr. Messer is very knowledgeable and knows his stuff! Along with being very kind and attentive.
Jun-2021
great caring doc
Jun-2021
Very professional and friendly!
May-2021
Very thorough, giving relatable information and instruction. Trust-worthy. Professional in every way. Supportive of my choices. Listened to what I had to say.
May-2021
The best! Very kind and reasonable. Professional all the way. Good man to have in your corner when you have pain.
May-2021
Very thorough and knowledgeable.
May-2021
My son has been treated by Dr Messer for sports related injuries and has done an excellent job. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend him.
May-2021
He’s very good!
May-2021
Dr. Messer is a very professional practichener, who is sensitive to his patients needs.
Apr-2021
Excellent doctor!
Apr-2021
I was able to make an appointment easily.. Friendly but was not able to help. He was not an expert in the area.
Apr-2021
Gets right to the point. Answered all my questions
Apr-2021
Dr. Messer is an excellent doctor. He is very easy to take with and explain your issues. He explained his findings thoroughly and discuss with me a treatment plan. I’m very happy with his service.
Apr-2021
I’ve always felt respected by Dr. Messer. This is important for me! He is attentive, concerned and is not swift to surgical procedures...
Apr-2021
Dr. Messer has treated me multiple times and performed more than one surgery on my wrists and hands. He is caring and does wonderful work. I highly recommend him!
Mar-2021
Dr. Messer was very polite and thoughtful. He did a thorough examine and I am satisfied with the service he provided
Mar-2021
Well qualified . I have a lot of trust in what he tells me & he does a great job resolving issues that I have had with my hand
Mar-2021
So very pleased with surgery, care and staff.
Mar-2021
Every person I met in the office was personable and kind. Would definitely recommend this practice to others.
Mar-2021
Every one was so helpful & kind .
Feb-2021
Estoy feliz con el resultado de la cirugía y el buen trato del doctor Messer y de todo el personal en general ??
Feb-2021
Very pleasant and personable. Had excellent results with the surgery.
Feb-2021
Excellent doctor! I have been a patient of Dr Messer for years including surgery.
Jan-2021
A wonderful, talented surgeon! Very knowledgeable and professional.
Jan-2021
Personable and efficient
Jan-2021
Very thorough physician that provides excellent details on your issue along with options for resolution. Office staff is also top notch with little to no wait time. Highly recommend
Jan-2021
Awesome doctor
Dec-2020
Very knowledgeable and personable.
Explained in detail my problem and how surgery would correct problem.
Dec-2020
Excellent visit
Dec-2020
My first visit with the Doctor and was very impressed with both he and the staff.
Dec-2020
Dr. Messer is very thorough in his evaluation of your problem. He explains everything regarding your problem and answers all questions . He is
Dec-2020
Compassionate and easy to talk to. Explains everything in detail to make you feel comfortable.
Dec-2020
Dr.Messer is a great guy , easy to talk to. I've had shoulder surgery from him which healed pain free back to 110%. Recently had trigger finger surgery and is healing nicely. Great therapist on hand at his office as well.
Nov-2020
He’s a great doctor. He has treated both me and my daughter (13 yr old) for ganglion cysts. His calm demeanor helped my daughter while he injected her cyst.
Nov-2020
He has helped my hands tremendously. The injection today made my hand stop hurting after about 21/2 hours.
Previous surgery over a year ago cured other hand completely.
Nov-2020
Dr Messer does an excellent job to avoid pain.
Nov-2020
He is one of the best doctors I have ever seen in my life professional he shows that he cares thank you sir
Nov-2020
Dr. Messer is thoughtful and. thorough. He listens, talks through all options and considerations and is pleasant and caring. He is a top notch surgeon who did a terrific job on my elbow surgery! I am grateful to have him as my doctor and surgeon!
Nov-2020
Seemed disinterested in further pursuing treatment there in office for my shoulder/neck condition. Never took any x rays either.
Nov-2020
Smart - personable - professional - empathetic - definitely recommend.
Nov-2020
Dr Messer listens well and takes the time to answer questions and explain procedures. I feel confident and comfortable working with him.
Nov-2020
He was very good for everything, except when he called in a prescription, that I could not afford. He is going to try and get something that I can afford.
Nov-2020
takes time with the patient and cares about the patient's problem.
Nov-2020
Dr. Messer is phenomenal! He is knowledgeable and patient. He takes the time necessary to explain your individual treatment plan and to answer any questions that you have.
Nov-2020
Excellent experience with Dr Messer!
Nov-2020
Absolutely the best around
Nov-2020
Dr. Messer is a caring and attentive doctor with my hand.
Oct-2020
He is GREAT
Oct-2020
Excellent manner.
Oct-2020
Super nice, confident and very helpful.
Oct-2020
Good doctor
Oct-2020
Always a good experience.
Oct-2020
Very professional and did a great job!
Oct-2020
Professional, knowledgeable, concise, and communicative. What else can you ask for? Mike R
Oct-2020
Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Oct-2020
Wonderful, informative and welcomed continued diagnosis of issues affecting my hand.
Oct-2020
Very impressed as usual! Great bedside manner.
Sep-2020
Dr. Messer is very knowledgable, professional and helpful. Highly recommend him!
Sep-2020
Dr. Messer and staff were top notch! Beautiful facility. Dr. Messer impressed me most by his patience, and thorough explanation of my hand issues. He made me feel at ease from the very beginning of our meeting. His staff were all professional and friendly. He will be doing surgery on my right hand in the near future, and I am most confident in his surgical skills. It was a very positive experience, and I will certainly recommend him to others in the future.
Sep-2020
Doc was easy to talk to and he explained everything clear when I need to have surgery I will go back to Doctor Message
Sep-2020
I went to Dr. Messer with a hand problem. He thoroughly examined my hand, explained his findings & diagnosis.
He injected my hand with medication & reviewed hand exercises with me. He was not "in a hurry" to leave me for his next patient. I am impressed with Dr. Messer. I highly recommend him.
Sep-2020
very professional, and concern about his patients
Sep-2020
Dr Messer was professional, courteous, addressed my specific needs as a patient and promptly scheduled bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery for me. I am 6 weeks post-op, and although the 1st week was the most challenging, I am hopeful that I will regain the 100% strength and feeling in both hands. I highly recommend Dr Messer.
Sep-2020
very very professioan, ourteous
Sep-2020
Professional and friendly, takes the time to answer any of your questions. On time.
Sep-2020
Dr. Messer was extremely thorough in his examination. He explained everything in detail. Although he was busy, I did not feel rushed at all. I couldn't be happier.
Sep-2020
Thorough.
Sep-2020
Hand surgery and follow up have been great.
Sep-2020
Dr.Messer is a blessing to seniors like myself who face pain and uncertainty.
Sep-2020
Dr. Messer has always given the best options and care for my care. He is very professional and caring.
Aug-2020
Good
Aug-2020
Compassionate and knowledgeable.
Aug-2020
Always super nice.
Aug-2020
Professional
Aug-2020
Very personable. Good interaction and care
Aug-2020
Honest . Forthright.
Jul-2020
Professional clinic. Excellent doctor and support staff, and efficient and COVID compliant!!!
Jul-2020
Knows his business. Great doctor. Very caring. And tells it like it is.. Raleigh Hand is very lucky to have him
Jul-2020
Competent, clear communicator, doesn’t me, allows me to address my concerns, professional and friendly office staff.
Jul-2020
A truly professional surgin with a totally competent staff.
Jul-2020
Dr Messer was awesome! Very attentive an answered every question I had. Put my mine at ease through this stage I’m experiencing. Highly recommend his services.
Jul-2020
Most professional and thorough diagnosis while providing a warm and comforting demeanor. Highly recommend.
Jul-2020
This Dr is amazing he has restored 3 of my fingers like they are new.
Jul-2020
This doctor is amazing and very professional.
Jun-2020
No help at all. Handed me a pamphlet and called it a day.
Jun-2020
wonderful MD!
Jun-2020
Dr Messer has surgically repaired tennis elbow on both my arms, and my husband’s. Would highly recommend him for hand to shoulder needs!
Jun-2020
Patient listener. Thorough examinations. Easy to understand explanations. Straight-forward prognosis and recommended treatment.
Jun-2020
Dr Messer was great. Very thorough with exam and explaining condition/treatment plan. Would highly recommend.
Jun-2020
very good listener and calming manner!
Jun-2020
Friendly and efficient, an xcellent doctor and teacher!
Jun-2020
He was very knowledgeable and gave a clear and helpful explanation of the procedure and treatment.
Jun-2020
excellent care
Jun-2020
All the staff in Dr. Messer’s office were great !
Jun-2020
The doctor and his staff are professional, pleasant and answer all my questions. Jo in OT was delightful and explained the procedure effectively which helped eliminate my concerns
Jun-2020
waited 22min. after being take to rm. to be seen by Dr. Messer
May-2020
Seem quickly, always a pleasure!
May-2020
Practice is well organized, courteous and professional. Dr Messer is a wealth of useful, practical info. Timely, conversational and easy to talk to ... and listen to. Glad I followed my Doc’s advice.
May-2020
Very informative and professional
May-2020
Got great results on joint replacement. Whole office is great and ready to help. Dr Messer is patient with questions and what to expect.
May-2020
He was thorough.
May-2020
Great appointment. Very informative and gave me solutions to my problem and told me what would be the next step if needed. Thank you
May-2020
Always made sure I was comfortable and cared for.
May-2020
Professional, attentive, knowledgeable & interested in my concerns and conditions as he explained his opinion & recommendations.
May-2020
Always pleasant, knowledgeable and punctual.
May-2020
Dr. Messer is professional and efficient. He’s also personable and kind. I appreciate having such top-notch medical care to speed my recovery.
May-2020
Outstanding doctor
May-2020
Knowledgable and Thorough, seemed a bit rushed but did answer questions I had but kept looking at his watch for the entire time. I guess the office does not schedule enough time for patients to be able to ask enough questions when visiting a specialist compared to primary care physician. I'd like to feel that my doctor's want to be spending time with me as the patient rather than feeling that the doctor really wants to be out of the room.
May-2020
always extremely excellent care thank you
May-2020
Very professional
May-2020
Appreciated how he spent time talking through my concern and addressing the problem.
May-2020
Loved my visit with Dr. Messer. Very knowledgeable and took the time to go over my condition and treatment
May-2020
great doctor, wonderful experience
Apr-2020
Dr. Messer is a great Dr. and surgeon. He walked me through several months of conservative options before recommending wrist fusion surgery. I'm in the healing process from that surgery now. He explained everything and was happy to answer all my questions prior to surgery. I am thankful for his honesty, expertise and calm demeanor.
Apr-2020
I will seek Doctor Messer's care again if ever needed in the future. Everyone was professional and helpful before my surgery and healing process.
Apr-2020
He answered all my questions . He explained each procedure so I could make a good decision as to which procedure was best for me.
Apr-2020
Knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate. Great doctor!
Apr-2020
Love this place and all the nurses& Dr.Messer
Apr-2020
Very attentive and know wsht to do.
After have gone to another clinic 8 weeks ago it was reassuring to be treated by him.
Apr-2020
Dr Messer gave a thorough evaluation and gave me excellent information. He answered all my questions.
Apr-2020
As always his work is impeccable my quality of life is always enhanced by his expertise.
Apr-2020
Dr Messer is an excellent doctor and surgeon.. Would definitely recommend him.
Apr-2020
He was friendly, thorough and communicated well.
Mar-2020
Meticulous exam and follow up.
Mar-2020
Very thorough, good listener and my outcome was excellent.
Mar-2020
Very pleasant and skilled. Explains things well. Staff was helpful and very sweet.
Mar-2020
He was on time, he listened to me and gave simple instructions for continued care.
Mar-2020
He knows what he is doing. Very kind and thoroughly explains your problem and what would be the best option to resolve the problem. I would gladly recommend him to a friend.
Mar-2020
Great dr
Feb-2020
I can tell he is passionate about his profession and operates from the heart.
Feb-2020
My family physician insisted that I go see Dr. Messer for a second opinion for my hands even though he is out of net work for me. I am so happy I did! He took the time to examine, diagnose and tell me my options. Will not go anywhere else.
Feb-2020
He was very detailed and explained my options.
Feb-2020
Dr Messer fit me in on his very busy schedule. He was kind,gentle and very thorough. Gave me clear precise information on what to expect about my recovery
Feb-2020
I have always had very good experience with Dr Messer.
Feb-2020
I would highly recommend Dr. Messer. He is an excellent surgeon.
Feb-2020
Wonderful Physician.
Feb-2020
Knowledgeable and kind
Feb-2020
Dr. Messer has helper me immensely and restored confidence in myself. I recommend him to everyone having medical problems in their hands and shoulders.
Feb-2020
Informative and quick.
Jan-2020
Dr. Messer and the team at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center are professional, competent, and considerate. From assessment, through treatment, through surgery and during recovery, I am always thoroughly examined and well taken care of by people of the highest expertise.
Provided a frank assessment of my situation in a professional and fact based manner.
Jan-2020
Explains everything before acting and is gentle when testing.
Jan-2020
Personable, articulate
Jan-2020
Very good surgeon. Attentive, skilled, and honest.
Jan-2020
Very personable and answered all questions. Great at giving an injection, hardly felt any pain.
Jan-2020
Professional and knowledgeable. Diagnosed the problem quickly and took care of the issue.
Jan-2020
Dr messer took the time to talk with me and learn about my behaviors that led to my condition in order to make an informed decision about treatment options
Dec-2019
Dr. Messer was friendly, thorough, knowledgeable & happily answered any questions I had.
Dec-2019
Careful consideration given for best treatment option and priority concerns. X-RAYs shown and explained.
Dec-2019
Excellent doctor
Dec-2019
Thanks Dr. Messer. What a relief.🙏
The best sleep I have had in months. Hopefully, this will take care of my condition and not require any surgery.
Best Regards,
Satisfied Patient
Dec-2019
Listens, offers options and willing to work conservatively until those options are exhausted! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
Dec-2019
Punctual, thorough, answered questions and established a plan.
Dec-2019
Great Doctor!
Dec-2019
Exceptional The best.
Dec-2019
Very easy to talk with Answered all questions. Talked about option and recommendations for my issues
Dec-2019
Very professional and knowledgeable. Made me feel less anxiety when he explained things he was doing to determine my problem.
Dec-2019
Thorough exam, good communicator.
I feel confident in his care. No need for surgery this time, but he did my CTS endoscopic surgery a few years ago. His care then is the reason I sought out his care for a new problem. Top notch clinic from top to bottom.
Dec-2019
Very professional and on time
Dec-2019
Dr. Messer is an excellent surgeon. I wish he had been a little more willing to answer questions and provide explanations.
Nov-2019
Thankful that I went to see him. He figured out a diagnosis I wasn’t expecting and that was outside his specialty. Good listener.
Nov-2019
Wonderful diagnosis and treatment!
Nov-2019
Dr. Messer and the physical therapy staff are very pleasant and professional. I am pleased with my outcome.
Nov-2019
Truly concerned for his patients and considerate of their time and money. He's very competent and thorough and takes time to explain everything.
Nov-2019
Great listener, very caring and professional
Nov-2019
Great staff , Dr. Messer is a wonderful doctor. Very Thankful for his treatment on my hand. Thank you for getting me so promptly too.
Nov-2019
I appreciate Doctor Messer’s medical knowledge. He tells you what the problem is then what solution could be. Then he gives you the choice. He’s never in a hurry. I trust his judgement.
Nov-2019
Very pleased with the procedure that Dr. Messer performed for me. Thank you.
Nov-2019
Dr. Messer is so easy to talk to, and I appreciate all that he is doing for me. He is a wonderful doctor!
Nov-2019
I felt very confident in having Dr Messer perform my surgery.
Nov-2019
He listened, formulated a plan and was open and easy to talk to.
Oct-2019
Thanks
Oct-2019
This will be my 4 th surgery with Dr Messer. A great surgeon and a great person. Would give him the highest grade possible-
Oct-2019
Returned for this issue because of his work 8yrs. ago for a similar issue. First rate job.
Oct-2019
Highest level of confidence possible.
Oct-2019
Good dr, bedside manner can use improvement. Not an extremely friendly dr
Oct-2019
He is a great doctor
Oct-2019
Thank you Dr. Messer for your great work.
Oct-2019
Dr. Messer is very thorough and provides excellent patient care.
Oct-2019
Knowledgeable and kind approach.
Oct-2019
Excellent doctor and surgeon!
Oct-2019
The process overall was very good, courteous, fast and professional.
Oct-2019
Very detailed and professional.
Oct-2019
Very thorough and good explanations..
Oct-2019
Very professional and helpful!
Sep-2019
Dr Messer is concerned about my health needs. He explains what my symptoms mean, the treatment(s) I need to help relieve pain, and surgical options if or when I need them.
Sep-2019
Everyone there from receptionists to nurses to Dr. Messer are very friendly, courteous, and caring.
Sep-2019
he was very thorough and cordial
Sep-2019
Dr. Messer was great! listened well to me and comprensive exam. focused right in on my problem and then addressed my options well.
Sep-2019
Dr Messer is the best! He treated my husband when he severely cut 3 fingers. I recently had carpal tunnel surgery which was very successful.
Sep-2019
thorough and takes time with patience. Proceeds with patients best interest in mind. Excellent level of care.
Sep-2019
Great Doctor! Very knowledgeable and speaks with confidence. Takes time to communicate with patient. Very impressed with doctor and nurse. Very kind. The staff is wonderful to.
Sep-2019
Have compassion for his patients and know what he doing
Sep-2019
I was losing ability to use my hand and therefore ability to work on farm. Dr. Messer immediately diagnosed. After surgery and therapy I was able to return to work. Excellent physician! So thankful to him!!!
Sep-2019
Really appreciate all his time and attention. He was very thero and explained everything to me so I could understand. Thank God for the shot it helped a lot.
Sep-2019
Very nice, and knowledgeable. I am now 100% healed have had no problems with my scaphoid fracture since being cleared.
Sep-2019
Good as always
Sep-2019
He seemed rushed. How much time is each patient allowed?
Sep-2019
Dr.Messer was very nice. I went in to get my wrist checked. He did give me the answers I was looking for. Thank you.
Sep-2019
Very through and efficient
Sep-2019
Professional, personal aand attentive to my needs
Sep-2019
I’ve been seeing Dr. Messer for six years for carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, and he recently performed surgical releases on both. I am very pleased with my outcomes and with my treatment by him and his staff.
Aug-2019
Takes the time needed - kind, good listener, professional
Aug-2019
Wonderful doctor. Could not be more pleased.
Aug-2019
I felt he constantly was checking his watch, not my fault he wasn't running on time. He was thorough.
Aug-2019
Amazing! So thorough and caring . He checks every bone muscle and range of motion that I didn’t even know I had .
Aug-2019
He explains things and then offers his recommendations for treatment. Very punctual. He listens to what you say. This is especially nice to have a physician pay attention to what you say.
Aug-2019
Dr. Messer has always provided excellent care. Would highly recommend him to anyone that needed a hand specialist.
Aug-2019
I live in Mount olive NC and I drive here to him because he is a WONDERFUL, Outstanding Doctor, He takes his time and cares about his patients!! He is amazing!!
Aug-2019
Professional, knowledgeable, caring, encouraging, helped me to understand my situation and offered realistic options for treatment.
Aug-2019
kind, listens, efficient in work, clear explaining diagnosis and options.
Aug-2019
giving Megan in P T a 5 star she is the best
Aug-2019
Excellent doctor and practice
Aug-2019
Loved DrMesser he explained all of my options was in agreement to try other things besides surgery. He was respectful and listened to my concerns.
Aug-2019
Berry good!
Aug-2019
Dr Messer was easy to talk to, answered questions, & discussed options for care & spent time to review. Came prepared with questions & notes which is the key to your visit. Need to be prepared & and be your own advocate. Thank U, Dr Messer
Aug-2019
Great, professional service
Jul-2019
Doctors that believe in research are the best ones to have. Also TERRY offers practical advice and homework assignments as well.
Jul-2019
Dr. Messer is very friendly but professional. He always takes the time to explain everything, listen to concerns and answer all questions. My recent surgery went extremely well!!
Jul-2019
Very professional and thorough !
Jul-2019
felt very comfortable
Jul-2019
Dr. Messer is very kind and knowledgeable. He took great care of my injured wrist.
Jun-2019
Dr. Messer is very nice and professional. I have recommended him to friends and family.
Jun-2019
Seems to me to be very thorough.
Jun-2019
I could not get help from my local orthopedic surgeon. Thankfully my primary care physician referred me to Raleigh Hand to Shoulder. Dr. Messer immediately knew cause of my problem. Surgery a great success! Therapists wonderful too. God bless.
Jun-2019
Dr. Messer gives a thorough explanation of my condition and the treatment options. He inspires confidence that I am in an expert's hands.
Jun-2019
Very good dr will recommend him to anyone
Jun-2019
Dr. Messer is very professional, and explains the details of your injury very thoroughly. Would recommend him to anyone in need of a great hand/wrist doctor.
Jun-2019
Wonderful doctor.
Jun-2019
Very good visit - Dr. Messer was very engaged and professional.
Jun-2019
Very confident with him
Jun-2019
it was too much waiting time. 1 hr 20mins. for my 1;15 apptmt. 55 minute wait after nurse took me to room, I just think this is too much waiting time
Jun-2019
Very nice, explains everything to you and I didn't have to wait a long time.
Jun-2019
He is very efficient and explained everything. The Hand Center is my go to place for care
Jun-2019
Dr. Messer is an amazing surgeon!!!
Jun-2019
Dr. Messer sent me for a nerve conducive test checking for carpal tunnel. The test said I did NOT have carpal tunnel, yet he said he was going to treat it as carpal tunnel anyway. So why did I pay for an expensive test?
Jun-2019
Professional, informative first meeting with Dr. Messer. He provided 3 options for addressing my condition and explained the pros and cons for each.
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
Great doctor
Dr. Messer did not rush through the appointment. He took time to explain my injury and recovery. He also included me in the decision making.
Dr. Messer listened, was throrough, and was great about also explaining the technical/ medical terms in easy to understand language. HIghly reccommend!
Very caring Doctor. Excellent Doctor. Very pleasant and easy to talk to and listens to you! Doesn’t rush! I highly recommend him!
First time going here. Very impressed! All office staff were friendly and courteous . Dr.Messer did exam of my hand problem, took time to answer my questions and was very gentle and kind giving the injection that I so dreaded. He thoroughly explained the causes of my problem. I highly recommend Dr Messer!
Great job
He’s a very caring doctor!
Very nice man. Explained everything to me about my condition.
Dr Messer has done multiple surgeries for my brother and I and we have always received superior care. Without his intervention I don't believe I would still have the use of my hands. We have been lucky to have our hands in his amazing hands!
Straight forward and effective. Does what he says. Sincerely appreciate his handling of my case.