Get to know Joe Messana, MD

Dr. Messana is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity procedures. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, board eligible by the American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Candidate Fellow of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He received his undergraduate degree from John Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from Stanford University. Dr. Messana completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Albany Medical College. As a native of WNY, he returned to the area after completing a Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at the world-renown Christine M. Kleinert Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Messana accepting new patients?
Dr. Messana is currently accepting new patients. To schedule your appointment call (716) 204-1101.
Does Dr. Messana accept my health insurance?
Dr. Messana and Trinity Medical WNY accept most major health insurance carriers. Before scheduling your first appointment, we recommend you contact your insurance company to confirm that Dr. Messana or Trinity Medical WNY is included in your network.
What conditions does Dr. Messana treat?
Some of the conditions treated by Dr. Messana include: carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, hand/wrist fractures, thumb arthritis, wrist arthritis, hand masses, tendonitis, trigger fingers, and Dupuytren’s contracture.
What procedures does Dr. Messana perform?
Some of the procedures performed by Dr. Messana include: carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, fracture fixation, cmc arthroplasty, mass excision, trigger finger release, tendon/nerve repair, and fracture reduction.

Education

Stanford University | Doctorate of Medicine

Johns Hopkins University | Master of Science in Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Johns Hopkins University | Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Residency and Fellowships

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital |Pediatric Upper Extremity Fellowship

Christine M. Kleinert Institute | Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship

Albany Medical College | Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

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