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Terry Messer, M.D.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
Orthopedics: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Raleigh
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
1.7K Ratings
606 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
606 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 is wonderful. His bedside manner is fantastic. Our first visit to a hand specialist in Wilmington took no time to understand my son, his sport (skateboarding) and his status as a full time student at NC State. Dr. Messer and his staff were patient and very accommodating to my son’s school schedule.
Excellent customer service. Very friendly and explained things well.
Very attentive and caring!
Dr. Messer is a wonderful, caring doctor who takes time with his patients and clearly expains his diagnosis and treatment options. I would highly recommend him.
Great doctor
I have used Dr Messer for care for my Hands. He is very easy to discuss my health with. He offers solutions, options, if there are choices. His team is pleasant and efficient. Dr Messer has performed corrective surgery on one of my hands. He is a nice gentleman to work with.
Love Dr Messer. He's always treats my pains and I feel amazing when i leave his office.
Great doctor
Dr. Messer is very knowledgeable and kind and really knows how to treat everything about the hand. He is a top notch, doctor!
Friendly, professional, and thorough with his explanation of the situation. The procedure was also relatively painless.