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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Durham, NC

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 30 orthopaedic surgeons with a practice in Durham, North Carolina, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Durham

  1. Thomas P. Vail, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  2. Rachel M. Reilly, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  3. Sergio A. Mendoza Lattes, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  4. Daniel Mangiapani Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27707
  5. John Lohnes, PA Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  6. Alison P. Toth, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  7. William C. Eward, DVM, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  8. Theodore M. Pitts, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  9. Christopher Cole Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  10. Jay M. Levin Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27705
  11. Robert D. Fitch, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27703
  12. James K. Deorio, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27703
  13. Christopher R. Brown, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  14. Amy L. Behman, MBCHB, PHD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27705
  15. Robert K. Lark, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  16. James A. Nunley, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  17. Elizabeth J. Scott, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  18. Michael P. Bolognesi, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  19. Michael P. Ransone, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  20. Paul J. Kerner, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  21. Stephen N. Lang, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  22. David E. Attarian, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  23. Nicole L. Fetter, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  24. Mark E. Easley, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  25. Daniela Crandall Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  26. Richard W. Rutherford, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  27. Joseph B. Wilson, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  28. Richard C. Mather, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27710
  29. Samuel D. Stanley, MD Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27704
  30. James Messersmith Orthopaedics Durham, NC 27707

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Durham with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Durham?

This page lists 30 orthopaedic surgeons with a practice in Durham, North Carolina (ZIP codes 27703, 27704, 27705, 27707, 27710), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Durham?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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