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Orthopaedics and Sports MedicineWilmington, NC

★★★★★4.9/51,296 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Wilmington Health internal satisfaction data: 4.86/5 (Dr. Douglas Messina) (N/A)
  • RateMDs (Dr. Shawn Hocker): 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Shawn Hocker): 4.8/5 (213 reviews (Dr. Shawn Hocker))
  • rater8: 4.9/5 (523 ratings (Dr. Dale W. Boyd, Jr.))
  • rater8: 4.9/5 (549 ratings (Dr. Jack W. Bowling Jr.))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High level of patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes and pain relief
  • Professionalism and knowledge of the medical providers
  • Appreciation for personalized care and active listening during consultations
  • Efficient diagnostic processes and effective treatment plans
  • Friendly and supportive clinical staff mentioned in many reviews

Common complaints

  • Occasional complaints regarding administrative staff demeanor and competence
  • Some reports of long wait times or poor communication/follow-up after procedures
  • Isolated reports of perceived arrogance from specific providers

In patients' words

"They listen and partner with their patients rather than dictating to them. I appreciate this approach very much!"

LocalityBiz review

"Dr. Messina made me comfortable with everything going on his demeanor and keeping me informed on what I was to expect... With Dr. Messina, I felt safe, cared for, and that I mattered."

Wilmington Health patient testimonial

"Knee replacement. Too busy afterwards for proper care. Staff rude and incompetent."

RateMDs review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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