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Terry Messer, M.D.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
Orthopedics: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Raleigh
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
1.7K Ratings
583 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
1.7K Ratings
583 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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Dr. Messer was wonderful with my appointment. He was thorough, yet understandable with the options for treatment, provided great insight with decision-making and ultimately communicated effectively through the entire appointment, including the aspiration for my visit. I would highly recommend him.
Friendly, Knowledgeable and Helpful. Explained things clearly.
Extremely helpful willing to work with me and fix my trigger finger
Great doctor and very humble person 💚
Dr. Messer was on time & explained what he was going to do & later on in the future !
Excellent care and it seems the surgery went well. I'm very impressed with Dr. Messer and all of the staff!
Dr. Messer, and his staff, provide wonderful service and the atmosphere is nice. The facility is very neat and clean..
He explained everything thoroug although he did not do updated exrays..
Smooth visit. Highly recommend!!
He is so kind, professional, and thorough, friendly always wants to know if you have any questions, answers them quickly, seems very concerned about your well-being and after care. Would highly recommend him.. and have!