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Carolina Sports Medicine is a private medical practice focused on orthopaedics and sports medicine, based in Wilmington, NC. Highlights: - Services: Orthopaedics and sports medicine through a partnership with Wilmington Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine; team includes Physician Assistant-certified staff. - Locations: HQ at 1717 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, plus five offices listed in North Carolina. - Contact: Main numbers and email (info@carolinasportsmed.com; several phone lines). - Status: Active, private company with annual revenue around $9.86M. - Website: carolinasportsmed.com If you’re seeking sports medicine care in Wilmington, CS Medicine offers orthopedic and sports medicine services through multiple Wilmington-area locations.

Clinic Type

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Address

1717 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, US

Phone

910-799-0110

Email

info@carolinasportsmed.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Total Joint Replacement

Team

  • Douglas Messina, MD, MD — Physician (Orthopedic Surgeon)

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

Social Media

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • TrustReviewers.com: 4.8/5 (190)

Patients praise

  • efficient and timely diagnosis of orthopedic issues
  • polite and caring staff members
  • high-quality surgical outcomes and follow-up care
  • physicians who are respectful and attentive listeners

Common complaints

  • reports of staff or physicians being indifferent or rude to patients
  • difficulties with administrative tasks such as transferring records or scheduling appointments

"I went to Carolina Sports Med and saw PA Fritgerald & Dr.Messing. They immediately took xrays, realized something was really wrong, had an mri done all within 2weeks. ... I would absolutely recommend these guys!"

TrustReviewers.com

"I have been going to Carolina sports medicine over 20 years now .today I saw Doctor shaw .he acted as if he could care less if I was taken care of ."

Yelp

"This office is the best orthopedic group ever! The entire staff is polite, kind, caring and efficient."

Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Specialists Testimonials page

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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