Reviews of Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Specialists (Doctor)

Michael Harwood

Dr. Mussina and the entire staff at Carolina Sports Medicine have gone above and beyond to help me. Staff always with a smile even when dealing with insurance and short term disability is near impossible Thank You

Mark Pfenning

Staff was friendly and helpful. Doctor Fortun was awesome. Highly recommend this place.

h2ntate

I had gone to another place (emerge ortho, pa Anderson. Horrible experience. She is very nasty, angry, rude. Will tell you to "hush" and interrupt you , while you're trying to explain what wrong) and complained about my knee SEVERAL times just to be told it "was nothing, in my head, etc.". 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. Turns out I had a bad tear of my meniscus and my knee cap was bone on bone. I was scheduled for surgery. Since surgery I have had WONDERFUL follow up. I would absolutely recommend these guys!

Donna Futreal

Dr. Messina and his stall at Carolina Sports Medicine are knowledgeable, personable and always make you feel you are their only patient. I have been a patient here for over 9 years. I’ve had 3 different surgeries and would not trust another Dr.

Jaime Clark

Super nice staff and very pleased with the care I received!

Jack Whitley

They are taking great care of my Mother Addie Whitley

WD Bailey

Most excellent! Knowledgeable! Very Knowledgeable!

Cindy Black

I always have had a positive experience at Carolina sports medicine and this time was no different! I was in, had X-rays, saw Shawn the PA, had a cortisone shot and was out within 1.5 hours (I had to fill out paperwork so that took time) Always treated extremely well!

Jason Lumpkin

It took a week to get someone at the office to return my phone call after leaving a voice message daily. Finally set a follow-up appointment and they were running 40 minutes behind.

Kay Boone

Shawn is a great person,very professional and has a great personality. He has a great bedside manner.

Steph Healey

The office is a friendly place. Staff are busy but quick and efficient.

Penny Bryan

The staff is very wonderful and very careing . Dr.Lippe is very wonderful he listen to his paients he shows how much cares ! I would recommend other people to him ! He has done a complete knee replacement on me ! To me I think he is the best Dr. I really do look up to him and his staff ! They are above number one in my book !!

Priscilla Donathan

Shawn is always very personable and listens to all concerns. He helps you to make the best decisions about your treatment.

Mark Forbes

Very professional. Great Doctors that do great work.

Nancy Murphy

Very professional. Listens carefully to your concerns.

ThunderTruck

Rude red hair receptionist....can't get pain medicines......terribly in pain twice a morning..but still must seek surgery...this is so stupid...leave patients in chronic pain ...for what ...so some ass can sue the pharmaceutical companies to get rich...... while people suffer.

Scott Whitham

Dr. Fortun is personable, professional, knowledgeable, understanding, and informative. He and the other doctors at the office have a great support staff as well.

Erik Peterson

Shawn Fitzgerald was excellent. He was able quickly understand the issue and put me on the fastest course for treatment. Highly recommended.

Amy Ciceron

Dr. Messina is attentive to the needs of his patients and willing to go the extra mile. He gives each patient the time necessary to develop a treatment plan that both he and the patient agree upon. I appreciate this greatly.

Angela Mood

Big Shawn is ALWAYS genuine - very rare to find in a doctor

Mark Strickland

Shawn Fitzgerald is the BEST!!

Chris Grady

Always good results pretty quickly

Jennifer Summers

Highly recommended! Fit me in schedule at last minute on a Friday afternoon. Great service!

Rosemarie Kraus

Office staff friendly and helpful. Very satisfied. They listen when you speak.

bonnie Lewis

Always receive what I came for in order to alleviate my pain

MaryM Barbour

Very caring kind staff. Patients are treated as individuals and not numbers. Doctor is thorough and goes the extra to make sure unnecessary procedures are not done. Makes me feel confident my injury will be properly cared for.

Gerald Souter

This is my second visit to Carolina Sports. I have found everyone to be pleasant, helpful and efficient. The receptionists have greeted me with a smile and polite inquiry as to my appointments and the check out employees have mirrored that experience. Dr. Fortun and his assistants have provided detailed answers to all my questions and spent considerable time explaining xrays and reviewing options for me to consider. I can't think of what more I could ask of them.

Jonathan Zehner

I’ve had two hip surgeries performed by Dr. Fortun and one previous hip surgery performed by another surgeon. My experience with Dr. Fortun has been the absolute best! He truly cares, takes the time to address and answer any and all questions or concerns, and will go out of his way for your healthy recovery. His team is by far the best as well!

Debbie Powell

Dr. Shawn is wonderful - very caring and professional.

Nancy M

Dr. Messina is personable, timely in seeing waiting patients and my knee is pain-free! I’ve met many people who’ve done extremely well after their knee replacements by him in the past year including my husband.

Karen Wagner

Efficient staff, great doctor. Sometimes the wait can be a little long but not always.

Hogan Hagy

Kind and efficient staff. Dr. Fortun is nice and personable. Great first experience.

Rhonda Hilburn

I had an appointment to review my MRI results with Shawn Fitzgerald. I have a torn ACL but he didn’t jump right to surgery, he suggested PT which I gladly agreed to. It is nice to have someone offer choices!

Barbara Myers

nurse assistant Tiffany was very efficient, listened carefully, and polite. Dr. Lippe is straightforward, caring, and suggests practical solutions. He is always up to date on my records and medical conditions. I would and have recommend to friends! 2/22/2019 - Today, wait time was unusually long, close to an hour which is really annoying. The PA apologized but no explanation was given. Once in, I explained my pain to the PA who then consulted with Dr. Lippe who came in to see me within 15 minutes.

MrFRANBRU

David Fox did a great job and the staff is great

Polly Clawson

Dr. Fortun and staff are awesome; from the front desk to doctor appt is always well organized, caring, friendly, and so helpful. I feel that I am well cared for with excellent medical expertise.

Rachel Bennett

I had a hip scope through Dr. Fortun. He was very thorough and took time to answer all my questions. I really like that he was a physical therapist before becoming an orthopedic surgeon- he must really know his biomechanics and anatomy and I feel that he wouldn't operate unless someone really needed it. My surgery went great and relieved all of my pain. The office staff was very friendly and personable. The office was always efficient and I never had to wait a long time.

bridget todd

They were awesome with my 4 year old! The Ladies even gave her teddy bear a cast to match hers.

Scot Aiena

This office staff is always willing to help with scheduling an appointment, trying to accommodate my busy schedule. I appreciate this office and all of its workers so much! What a great place to work

Paul Cheshire

Great Doc... whole staff is wonderful. Highly recommended

Pamela Hall

Great personality and very informative. Answered my questions and was attentive.

Maureen Mountcastle

Sean is great very professional and knowledgeable. He is a good listener and takes his time with you.

Chris Rosenfelder

Dr. Messina is knowledgeable and caring, having previously performed three entirely successful surgeries, as well as diagnosing and treating my knee pain today.

Greg Mash

Friendly staff, always a good time. Dr. Messina is attentive and knowledgeable with his information. Straight to the point. I highly recommend the entire team at Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Specialists.

Kenneth Barlow

I was checked in with speed and accuracy . The nurse did the vitals and lined up my X-Rays. Then Dr Fortum came in ,went over x-rays and options for treatment. We made an informed decision as to where to start and how to proceed if more treatment was necessary.

Robert MacFarland

Everybody was pleasant, efficient and involved. All experiences I have had with this group have been pleasant and efficient.

Tau Camping

Great doctor. I wanted to ask more questions but I really feel he answered all I needed.

Shawn Shawn

Chronically over 45 minutes late. Once your in with the Dr. they are just trying to get out to the next person. They told me physical therapy to then just send me somewhere else after that didn't work. Why not just send me to the other specialist to begin with if you don't specialize in the issue? Find somewhere else that has more time for patients.

Jeremy Creason

Friendly, professional and quick. Great place. Will update after surgery

Michael Worley

I had a total hip replacement performed by Dr Lippe, he did an outstanding job. I was up and walking without the assistance of a cane or walker after just 10 days. It was truly remarkable, I would highly recommend Dr Lippe and Carolina Sports Medicine.

Barbara Ibert

Dr. Messina is an excellent listener, a meticulous surgeon and a very thorough orthopedist. He takes the time to address all of his patients questions during office visits. He has most definitely mastered both the scientific and human sides of his practice. I consider myself fortunate to be a patient under his care. Shawn takes the time to review your history, compares where you were with your current progress and asks pertinent questions related to your PT treatment. He always addresses any questions and has a wealth of knowledge concerning my condition. I leave my appointments feeling reassured that my condition will continue to improve, given the additional information I receive.

Paula Koenig

I've had the best experience here. I'd highly suggest it to anyone with pain.

Matt Ruffner

Great experience. Gave me options and didn’t automatically push toward surgery. Glad I was referred here.

carolina scotts

Over-the-top satisfied with Carolina Sports Medicine!! Dr. Messina found the underlying problem with my knee, that another doctor was unable to find. Just had surgery yesterday, & everything went very well. Office staff are friendly & professional. As a surgery newbie, I had a thousand questions, & they were eager to help me with all of them, smiles included! :)

Susan Jernigan

Shawn took as much time as I needed to answer all my questions. Very pleased with my experience.

Jackie Evans

Dr. Fortun did my surgery 2 months ago and now I am almost completely pain. I can sleep at night without pain meds and getting up every hour. He is the BEST

Charlie Rountree

Dr. Lippi is candid and to the point. His explanations of treatment are excellent. He is also friendly and personable. I like him.

Heather Chaney

Dr. Lippe and his staff are great! He has done an ACL reconstruction and another knee surgery for me and I've been pleased both times!

David Crowell

Staff is very professional and personable. Doctor Messina is super. Pays close attention to you. He is very interactive with you. Great doc.

Travis Hannon

My visit was very informative, and i feel that I received the best advice for me. Sean was very helpful, and polite. I hope I never have to receive orthopedic services again, but if I do.... I will be returning to Carolina Sports Medicine!!

Josh Gulick

Very friendly Staff and Dr was quick to hear my concerns and very helpful.Hooe my surgery will go smooth as he says..100% recommend

David Knowles

Shawn, and everyone we spoke to, was courteous and professional. I felt that Shawn listened to what I was saying because it was important, not just because it was protocol and necessary to move on to the next patient. Great bedside manner!

Christina Strickland

Dr. Fortun and the staff of Carolina Sports Medicine provided a very positive and supportive experience for helping me to heal from a very serious ankle break. I highly recommend their office.

Karen Brown

I've been seeing Shawn for years for different injuries I've had. Always pleasant, understanding and quickly identifies the problem.

Lisa Scott

Shawn Fitzgerald, PA-C gave me an injection in my knee today. He is always extremely pleasant with a wonderful bedside maner and did a fabulous job numbing it first thereby making the injection as painless as possible when sticking a needle full of steroids in one's knee.

Charles Cunningham

The Dr’s are outstanding. The communications and care about their patients are excellent. I rate them with a 5 star rating.

Jolanda Pete Dowell

Everyone at the office that I have ever dealt with has been knowledgeable about their job and very attentive to me.

james Fullwood

Ok so was trying to transfer my surgery to here from Gastonia,Nc and I drop my records off and was told I'll be called. Well two weeks go by and nothing so I called back only to be told they lost them. So drove 45 minutes back there drop them off again and they called the next day with a appointment for two days later. I get there and they didn't copy all the paperwork I dropped off the second time and wanted me to drive back 45 minutes to get them and come back before they would see me lucky I had a copy on my phone, so then she says he wants to do x-rays I've had two in 40 days no way you doing it again when I was told they didn't need them before when I dropped off the records the first time. This place is a joke they don't care and I should have listen to the other reviews they are there for a reason!!! BEWARE!!!

Marge Brown

Very professional and friendly staff. Completely satisfied with the care I received.

Jennifer Jacobs

Interred in a friendly environment and very polite staff looking forward to becoming less of pain, better sleep, more comfortable and active; I believe that Dr. Messina will provide me with this so lets get it going because I've been fighting this pain long enough.

Morgan Anderson

Staff is very efficient and prompt. Dr Fortun is awesome and takes time to explain the plan of care and involve the patient!

harvey London

Knowledgeable and quick diagnosis including explanation of what was causing the problem. Also provided the solution

Janice McNairy

Actually, I didn't see Dr Messina this visit. I did see his nurse, who took x-rays, who was very friendly and efficient, and his P.A., Shawn Fitzgerald, who was excellent and gave me shots to relieve my shoulder pain. This was my first visit to the practice, but won't be my last.

Thomas Spitzner

Professional staff and treatment. Couldn’t be more pleased.

Don Skinner

Always friendly, always very competent.

Mark Citarelli

I am so happy with the knee replacement Dr lipped did in December was back working within four months Thanks Dr lippe

Don Horne

This time, as in every other time I have had an appointment with Dr. Messina, I was completely satisfied with my treatment. He is a fantastic doctor and I highly recommend him to anyone needing an orthopedic doctor. He is just tops in my book!

Allen Warwick

February 2015, I spoke with Dr. Messina about pain in my right hip. After an x-ray he diagnosed arthritis in affected hip sending me to physical therapy after a steroid injection in the hip. Another steroid injection followed in early June, 2015. By then pain was an 8 on the ten scale, ten being severe. I decided to get a second opinion travelling to Chapel Hill June 29th. The Chapel Hill orthopedist debunked all of the Carolina Sports Med diagnosis showing me the real problem on x-ray: spondylosis in the L3-4-5 lower spinal vertebrae. Be aware & be wary...always get a second opinion

Jim Greenia

Dr. Fortun is very personable and professional. He took the time to educate me and explain my options. The rest of the staff was pleasant and professional as well.

Neal Dorow

Shawn shows a great deal of concern for and interest in his patients (me) and provides clear and direct answers to questions.

Steve Zandy

Very professional and friendly. Would recommend them to any one needing orthopedic work

NCMedic45

This was my first time at Dr. Messina’s office. The office staff, nurses, X-ray techs, and Dr. Messina were great. Probably one of the best doctors office experiences I’ve ever had. Definitely glad my PCP referred me to Dr. Messina.

Liz Coleman

Dr. Lippe was very professional and made me feel at ease, before, during and after my surgery. Very kind and personable. I would highly recommend him. Thank you Dr. Lippe and staff!

Nick Gariepy

I would recommend anyone looking for a quality orthopedic doctor to go to Caronlina Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Specialists. They took such great care of me and are sure to do the same for you.

Chip Walton

Admittedly I’m biased as I’m friends with a few people that work here, but even the other staff have always done a wonderful job. I’ve been here off and on over the years with different injuries and with my current Achilles year they have been awesome

April S

Great staff , efficient service . We have been patients of Carolina Sports Medicine and have been 100% satisfied with their knowledge and our experience.

Patricia Barnes

Very professional and listens to your concerns...

Jennie Thomason

Great attentive and efficient staff. Physician Assistant David Fox is both knowledgeable and empathetic. He presented my options for treatment and took the time to explain them thoroughly and answer my questions. A much better experience than I have had at the giant ortho practice in town.

Eric Phillips

Dr. Lippe is prompt & professional while still being friendly. He replaced my hip and it has been a good experience.

D Clayton

Dr Fortun was honest, very informative, and did more to help me in one session that my other doctor did in my last three visits.

james c

Doctor Messina was very professional, thorough, and was with me from start to finish. I highly recommend doctor Messina .

Susan Hermanson

Excellent surgeon. Did a fantastic job fixing my knee that was injured in a car accident. The incisions look great and the knee is healing up well. Very knowledgeable, personable and talented doctor.

William Britt

I have been going to see Dr. Messina for 19 years. He always takes the time to listen and to make sure you are taking care of.

Carolyn Carter

P. A. David Fox. really shows that he is a caring medical professional. He listens to my complaints and medical problems then explains in language I can understand as to what we need to do..

Linda Hatfield

Love this practice. I always get an appointment within a week. Most times sooner. Very attentive and caring staff. Excellent results thus far.

Jimmy Jones

Very knowledgeable about arthritis and ankles, offered many options for me.

Gregg Drennan

Great staff! Figured out exactly what the problem was.

Muriel Baker

Great doctors who take the time to listen and address each concern. Professional and courteous staff. Great place to be treated for injuries.

Todd Michaud

I visited Carolina sports medicine For a torn bicep, I had a half hour wait to be seen beyond my appointment time, which is usually expected, they were very apologetic for my inconvenience, I had a lot of questions and there answers put me a ease, The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly

Elaine Rogers

Dr. Messina has just finished my second rotator cuff surgery. He is a fantastic doctor and surgeon. But he is also a very, very,nice and caring man. And his assistant Shawn is equally as wonderful. Kind, great sense of humor. The whole staff have gone out of their way to help get thru a tough surgery! I very highly recommend them to everyone!

Teresa H Evans

Nice mannerisms doesn’t take forever to get appointment very nice doctor would highly recommend Dr Messina staff is also nice

Susie Jean

He listened to me and we agreed on a plan to move forward with tests that will finally help diagnose the leg and ankle problems I’ve been having for a year. Very professional and efficient.

Eileen Morrissey

I had a great experience today at Dr Messina’s office! Very well organized, my appt was at 9am. I was in and out by 10am with diagnosis, x-rays and cortisone shot while meeting both the PA, Shawn, and Dr Messina! They were both super to work with! Very knowledgeable, listened, opened to all questions and reviewed x-rays, on the screen, with you! I would recommend this group!

John Bianchini

Dr Lippe did THR on both hips. I have my life back to normal again! No more excruciating pain. He’s a miracle worker. I can’t thank him enough for all he’s done for me. I give him my highest recommendation!!

Kevin Oakley

Compassionate, great bedside manner and thorough. I would recommend to friends or family members.

MABN

Wonderful group of physicians. David Fox is very caring and willing to listen to you needs or problems. Wonderful beside manners. Second knee replacement all I can say is Dr. Lippe is by far the best. Thanks to David and Dr. Lippe and to Shawn on the weekend after surgery when everything seemed upside down. You are truly a wonderful caring staff and thankful you are my doctos.

Kimberly Lawrance

Dr. Messina and dr. Sean are literally the best around !!! They have helped me sooo much along my journey . I get injured a lot from my work as a pro strongwoman and they fix me up - to where I’m stronger than I was before . They’ve always been able to work me in the schedule and have bent overnight backwards to help me get back to lifting heavy things. Forever grateful

Kathy Snow

I love Dr. Fitzgerald and the office staff!!! Always seen in a timely manner & truly care about you and your needs!

Ian Stamper

The doctor was not friendly and rushed in then rushed out. I didn't have enough time to ask him questions.it was busy but when it comes to important things there should be no rushing,and not like I demand special care but I run my own business and the way he handled our meet was completely unprofessional! I'm also concerned with the procedure he did! The stuff he put in my knee was squirting out Of my knee and he was like ,oh "he he"! The last guy who did it had no problem cause he was not rushing! Anyhow I would recommend not going here ever! Or at least start clear of the older doctor who's name I forget but he need to get slapped and then retire

Paul Baron

I don't recommend movies or restaurants. But, I have recommended Dr. Doug Messina to no less than 4 good friends with shoulder or knee injuries. Excellent sevice, staff, and most important ... outstanding treatment. If you're injured in sports activities, regardless of age or ability, see an ortho. But, see Dr. Messina last for your treatment recommendation and support.

Sharon Laney

Dr. Lippe was wonderful. Loving my new hip, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Thomas Crean

great experience. Dr. Fortun was thorough and very informative. Would recommend him to others.

Vicky Fowler

Very friendly and right on time!!!

Steve Parker

Very helpful, gives you many options.

Barb Graham

The service I received was fast, detailed, and explained in a language that I understood. The staff was very friendly.

Wendy hunter

The staff are friendly and professional in the office. Dr Fortun is very informative, will answer your questions and try to help in any way he can. Very knowledgeable and professional.

Michael Martorelli

My daughter and I have seen Shawn 2-3 times for various injuries and have always come away with answers and remedies that prove spot on. He has an attitude and personality that makes you know you are getting the best care there is!