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7 verified Orthopedic Surgeons in Durham, NC
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Caitlin Sheppard, PA

Physician Assistant (Orthopedics) (Virtual)
Winston-Salem, NC
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 41 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in upper respiratory infection (uri) + 1 more ·
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Caitlin Sheppard is part of CoreLife Novant Health, a specialized medical practice dedicated to helping patients with a BMI above 25 achieve sustainable weight loss and improve overall health through a comprehensive, evidence based approach. CoreLife integrates medical oversight, nutrition, exercise...Click to read more

Dr. Matthew P. Griffin, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist (Virtual)
4.66
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Watha, NC
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Dr. Griffin is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who practices concussion medicine, sports medicine, and non-surgical orthopedics. He treats a range of conditions including: sprains/strains, concussion, arthritis and disorders of the joints, and sports related injuries including injuries...Click to read more

Dr. Terry Messer, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
19 mi · 3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in neck pain and spine problems + 7 more ·
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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 ...Click to read more

Dr. James Post, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
19 mi · 3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand + 7 more ·
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Dr. James Post is a native of Columbus, OH. He earned his doctorate in medicine from Medical College of Ohio in 1992. This was followed by an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis, IN. He completed his formal training in 1998 with a hand...Click to read more

Dr. Paul Schricker, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
19 mi · 3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand + 5 more ·
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Dr. Paul Schricker is a native of Woodcliff Lake, N.J. He received his doctorate in medicine in 1989 from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) of Cleveland, OH. followed by an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery, also at CWRU. He completed his formal Hand Surgery fellowship at the Clev...Click to read more

Dr. George Edwards III, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
19 mi · 3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · Expertise in total shoulder replacement + 8 more ·
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Dr. George Edwards, III is a native of Raleigh and completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. He completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship including shoulder at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. E...Click to read more

Dr. John Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
19 mi · 3701 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 11 more
Accepting new patients · 22 years of experience · Expertise in joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand + 5 more ·
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John M. Erickson, M.D. is a native of El Paso, TX. He graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University in 2000 and received his Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 2004 with honors. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University o...Click to read more
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Patrick Kelly, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · M145 Green Zone Duke South 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Accepting new patients ·
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Patrick Kelly, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. Their office is located in M145 Green Zone Duke South 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC.Click to read more

Mark Gage, MD

Trauma Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, 1H, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Expertise in fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur + 2 more ·
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Mark Gage, MD is a Trauma Surgeon in Durham, NC. Mark Gage was board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery. Their offices are located in Dumc 3205, Durham, NC and 40 Duke Medicine Cir 1H, Durham, NC.Click to read more

Melissa Erickson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, 1B/1C, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 20 years of experience · Expertise in lower back pain + 3 more ·
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Melissa Erickson, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Morrisville, NC and Durham, NC. They attended medical school at Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 2006. Their offices are located in 5601 Arringdon Park Dr 300, Morrisville, NC, 4709 Creekstone Dr 300, Durham, NC and 40 Duke Medicine Cir 1B/1C...Click to read more

William Richardson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, CLINIC, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in disorders of the thoracic spine + 5 more ·
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William Richardson, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They completed their residency at Duke University Medical Center in 1986. They attended medical school at Eastern Va Medical School Of The Medical College Of Hampton Road in 1977. William Richardson was board certified by American Board o...Click to read more

Steven Olson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, 3389, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg + 5 more ·
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Steven Olson, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They completed their residency at University Hosps & Clinics. They attended medical school at University Of Mo in 1986. Steven Olson was board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery. Their office...Click to read more

Benjamin Aaron Alman, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients ·
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Benjamin Aaron Alman, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. Their offices are located in 5th Floor, Orange Zone, Room ORANGE, Durham, NC, 3000 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC and 5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC.Click to read more

William Eward, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 20 years of experience ·
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William Eward, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They attended medical school at University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 2006. They completed their residency at Duke University Medical Center. Their offices are located in 20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC, 5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC a...Click to read more

Samuel Wellman, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 24 years of experience · Expertise in knee replacement + 4 more ·
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Samuel Wellman, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They attended medical school at Duke University School Of Medicine in 2002. They completed their residency at Duke University Medical Center. Their offices are located in Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durha...Click to read more

Marc Richard, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Expertise in pain in joint + 4 more ·
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Marc Richard, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They completed their residency at Duke University Medical Center. They attended medical school at University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 2001. Their offices are located in 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC, 4709 Creekstone Dr 300, Durham, ...Click to read more

Christopher Brown, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Expertise in neck pain and spine problems + 4 more ·
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Christopher Brown, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC. Christopher Brown was board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery. Their offices are located in 5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC and 3400 Wake...Click to read more

Mark Easley, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in fracture/dislocation treatment lower leg/ankle/foot + 3 more ·
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Mark Easley, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. They attended medical school at University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1992. They completed their residency at Carolinas Medical Center in 1997. Their offices are located in 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC, 4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC ...Click to read more

Richard Mather, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients ·
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Richard Mather, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Morrisville, NC and Durham, NC. Their offices are located in 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC, PO Box 2887, Durham, NC and 5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC.Click to read more

Marianne Paul, PA

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 407 Crutchfield St, Durham, NC 27704
Accepting new patients · Expertise in disorders of the thoracic spine + 3 more ·
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Marianne Paul, PA is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC. Their offices are located in 407 Crutchfield St, Durham, NC, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC and 4709 Creekstone Dr 300, Durham, NC.Click to read more

Michael Merz, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5604.5 mi · 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 17 years of experience · Expertise in bursitis + 10 more ·
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Michael Merz, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC and Chapel Hill, NC. They attended medical school at University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2009. Their offices are located in 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC, 100 Perkins Dr, Chapel Hill, NC and 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC...Click to read more
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