Dr. James C. Messina is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He completed his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2019, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Connecticut. He then pursued a sports medicine fellowship at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Messina is dedicated to helping patients regain their active lifestyles through personalized care, employing both non-operative strategies and advanced surgical techniques. He has served as an assistant team physician for professional sports teams, including the New Jersey Devils and Jacksonville Jaguars, and is committed to research and education in the field of orthopedic surgery.