
Overview
I specialize in adult reconstructive surgery doing total hip and total knee replacements with Dr. Kelley. I am licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board and am a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery. I see patients in the clinic, at the hospital, and assist with all the surgeries. I live in Durham with my wife and two young children. I enjoys sports, coaching my children’s teams, and spending time with family.
Dr. Messersmith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Scoliosis, and Sciatica.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Messersmith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Messersmith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Messersmith by calling their office at 919-470-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Messersmith a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Messersmith is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Messersmith specialize in?
While Dr. James Messersmith is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Scoliosis, and Sciatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James Messersmith accept my insurance?
Dr. James Messersmith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-470-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Messersmith isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- SciaticaDr. Messersmith isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Messersmith isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.

