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黑料福利社 Langone Provider

James C. Messina, MD

黑料福利社 Langone Provider
  • Specialties: Sports Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Orthopedics
  • Treats: Adults
  • Language: English
  • Phone: 631-919-6262
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As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, I specialize in sports medicine and shoulder surgery with a dedicated focus on empowering patients to regain their active lifestyles. Whether you're a competitive athlete, a weekend enthusiast, or committed to staying active through the years, my mission is to provide personalized care that restores function, alleviates pain, and promotes your long-term health and wellbeing.

My journey began at Connecticut College, where I pursued my undergraduate studies while playing as a varsity lacrosse athlete for four consecutive years. I then advanced my medical career by obtaining my degree from SUNY Downstate, where I was honored with induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society and distinguished by the Christopher Pavlides, MD Memorial Award for Excellence in Orthopaedics. My orthopedic surgery residency was completed at the University of Connecticut, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at 黑料福利社 Langone in New York City. Here, I continue to collaborate with leading experts, ensuring I remain at the cutting edge of orthopedic innovation.

With a specialization in treating complex injuries of the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, foot, and ankle, I employ an array of techniques from minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to advanced open reconstructions. While surgery can be essential, many conditions benefit from non-operative strategies. I endeavor to understand each patient鈥檚 individual goals, enabling me to deliver a tailored and holistic treatment plan鈥攂e it through physical therapy, injections, biologic treatments, or surgical solutions when necessary.

My clinical expertise encompasses serving as assistant team physician to top-tier athletic programs, including the New Jersey Devils, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Long Island University (LIU), enriching my ability to manage diverse sports-related injuries and high-performance requirements. Collaborative care is a cornerstone of my practice, and I work closely with physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other specialists to provide integrated and comprehensive treatment.

Beyond patient care, my commitment extends to research and education. My contributions to peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and podium presentations underscore my dedication, and I have received accolades such as the Neviaser Basic Science Award in 2023. These academic endeavors allow me to refine my clinical approach continually and assure my patients benefit from the most current evidence-based treatments.

Born and raised on Long Island, I take pride in bringing my wealth of experience back to the community I cherish. My passion for medicine was ignited by the exceptional care I received as a young athlete recovering from injury鈥攁 motivation that drives me to offer compassionate, expert support to every patient. When you visit me and my team, we delve beyond the immediate injury to understand you and the profound impact of your condition on your lifestyle, aiming to help you return to the activities you love.


Conditions and Treatments

Conditions
  • achilles tendon rupture
  • acromioclavicular sprain
  • ankle instability
  • anterior cruciate ligament tear
  • biceps tendinitis
  • clavicle fracture
  • distal biceps tendon rupture
  • gluteal tendinitis
  • groin pain
  • hamstring tendon rupture
  • hip dysplasia
  • hip impingement syndrome
  • hip labral tears
  • hip pain
  • hip tendinitis
  • iliotibial band syndrome
  • knee arthritis
  • knee cartilage injuries
  • knee dislocation
  • knee injury
  • knee ligament tear
  • knee pain
  • knee sprains & strains
  • knee swelling
  • knee tendinitis
  • meniscus tear
  • osteoarthritis of the shoulder
  • patella fractures
  • patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • rotator cuff syndrome
  • shoulder & elbow fractures
  • shoulder dislocation
  • shoulder impingement syndrome
  • shoulder injury
  • shoulder instability
  • shoulder labral tear
  • shoulder pain
  • shoulder slap tear
  • shoulder sprains & strains
  • shoulder tendinitis
  • sports hernia
  • tennis elbow
  • torn rotator cuff
  • triceps tendon rupture
Treatments
  • acl repair
  • ankle arthroscopy
  • hip arthroscopy
  • hip core decompression
  • knee arthroscopy
  • knee meniscus repair
  • knee osteotomy
  • ligament reconstruction
  • meniscus operation
  • non-surgical care for a sports-related injury (orthopedics)
  • posterior cruciate ligament repair
  • rotator cuff repair
  • shoulder and elbow care (orthopedics)
  • shoulder arthroscopy
  • shoulder reconstruction
  • shoulder replacement
  • surgical care for a sports-related injury (orthopedics)
  • total shoulder replacement

Positions
  • Clinical Assistant Professor,
Education and Training
  • Fellowship, 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, 2025
  • Residency, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2024
  • MD from SUNY-Downstate, 2019

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  • Aetna
     
    • AETNA EPO (黑料福利社LH Employees)
    • AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Indemnity
    • Aetna International
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage
    • Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO
    • Aetna Meritain Health
    • Aetna Open Access EPO
    • Aetna Open Access HMO
    • Aetna POS
    • Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
    • Aetna PPO
    • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
    • Aetna Student Plan
    • Allied
    • Chesterfield Resources Inc
    • Christian Brothers Services
    • CoreSource
    • Nippon Life of America-Aetna
    • Nippon Life-Aetna
    • Starmark
    • WellNet
  • Amida Care
     
    • Amida Care Medicaid
  • BCBS Health Plus
     
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4
    • BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange
    • BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage
    • BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY
    • BCBS Healthplus NY Medicaid Managed Care NY
    • BCBS Healthplus Special Needs
    • Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
     
    • Anthem BCBS CT PPO
    • Anthem BCBS CT Pathway PPO
    • BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group
    • BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group
    • BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group
    • BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
    • BCBS EPO
    • BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
    • BCBS EPO (黑料福利社 Langone Suffolk Employees)
    • BCBS Federal Program
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    • BCBS Florida Blue Medicare PPO
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    • BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
    • BCBS PPO (黑料福利社 Langone Suffolk Employees)
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    • New York Hotel Trades
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    • CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT
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    • Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO
  • Centers Plan For Healthy Living
     
    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living
    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living Medicaid Advantage Plus HMO D-SNP
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    • Cigna Premier Plus
    • Great West HMO
    • Kaiser Permanente - Cigna Network
    • MVP-Cigna Network
    • Wellfleet-黑料福利社 Student
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    • Connecticare Bridge
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    • Emblem Select Care Bronze Small Group
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    • Emblem Select Care HMO
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    • Emblem Select Care Platinum Small Group
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    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Catastrophic Cvg Exchange
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    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Native American Exchange
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    • Fidelis Care Child Health Plus
    • Fidelis Care Medicaid Managed Care
    • Fidelis Essential Plan 1
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    • Fidelis Essential Plan 3
    • Fidelis Essential Plan 4
    • Wellcare by Fidelis Care Medicare
  • First Health
     
    • First Health PPO
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    • American Plan Administrators
    • GHI CBP (City of New York Employees)
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    • GHI HMO Medicare
    • GHI Medicare PPO
    • GHI Medicare Supplement
    • GHI Network Access - Benefit Services of PA
    • GHI Network Access - Humana
    • GHI Network Access - Total Plan Concepts
    • IUOE Local 14-14B
    • Wlny-TV Inc.
  • HIP
     
    • HIP Access I
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    • HIP Bridge
    • HIP Child Health Plus
    • HIP EPO
    • HIP HMO
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    • HIP POS
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    • HIP Prime Basic Exchange
    • HIP Prime Bronze
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    • Vytra HMO
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    • Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)
    • Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO
    • Healthfirst Child Health Plus
    • Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2
    • Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4
    • Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO
    • Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Medicaid
    • Healthfirst Medicare
    • Healthfirst Medicare/黑料福利社 Risk
    • Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan
    • Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO
    • Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO
  • Humana
     
    • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Local 1199
     
    • Local 1199 - 黑料福利社 Hospital Member Choice
    • Local 1199 PPO
  • Longevity Health Plan
     
    • Longevity Health Plan Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
     
    • MVP Preferred EPO
    • MVP Select Care Inc.
  • Magnacare
     
    • Magnacare PPO
  • Medicaid of New York
     
    • NYS Medicaid
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    • Medicare Part A and B
    • Medicare Part B
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    • Diversified Administration Corporation
    • Fiserv Health
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    • Global Excel
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    • Guardian Life Insurance Co Of America
    • Health Net Of California
    • Health Republic Of NJ
    • Insurance Design Administrators
    • Kaiser Foundation
    • Kaiser Permanente - Multiplan Network
    • Meritain Health
    • Multiplan PPO
    • Multiplan-Capital Dist Phys Health
    • Mutual Of Omaha
    • Nippon Life Ins Co
    • PHCS
    • POMCO Insurance Company
    • Professional Benefit Admin
    • Qualcare Direct
    • Qualcare Inc
    • Screen Actors Guild
    • Teamsters Allied Benefits
    • US Life Insurance Company
  • NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
     
    • NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan
  • Oscar
     
    • Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange
    • Oscar Gold Edge Exchange
    • Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange
    • Oscar Secure
    • Oscar Silver Edge Exchange
  • Oxford
     
    • Oxford Health Plans Freedom
    • Oxford Health Plans Liberty
    • Oxford Metro
  • Partners Health Plan Inc
     
    • Partners Health Plan FIDA
    • Partners Health Plan Medicaid
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  • Railroad Medicare
     
    • Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
  • Sedgwick WTC
     
    • World Trade Center - Sedgwick
  • Tricare
     
    • TriWest
    • Tricare
    • US Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
     
    • AARP Medicare Complete
    • Bind Benefits inc
    • Oxford Health Plans Medicare Advantage
    • UMR
    • UMR GEHA
    • United Health Care Charter
    • United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
    • United Healthcare AARP
    • United Healthcare All Savers
    • United Healthcare CareCore
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (Simon and Schuster)
    • United Healthcare Compass Exchange
    • United Healthcare EPO
    • United Healthcare EPO (黑料福利社 Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
    • United Healthcare Golden Rule Insurance
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Healthscope
    • United Healthcare Indemnity
    • United Healthcare Indemnity (黑料福利社 Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Medicare
    • United Healthcare 黑料福利社 Care (黑料福利社LH Employees)
    • United Healthcare 黑料福利社 Care (Sunset Park Employees)
    • United Healthcare Navigate
    • United Healthcare Nexus
    • United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
    • United Healthcare POS
    • United Healthcare PPO
    • United Healthcare Plus (黑料福利社 Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
    • United Healthcare Student Resources
    • United Healthcare Student Resources (黑料福利社)
    • United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice (NY Power Authority Employees)
  • VA Community Care Network
     
    • VA CCN Optum
  • VNS Choice Advantage
     
    • VNS Medicare Advantage
    • VNS NY Choice Select Health
  • WTC Health Program
     
    • NY Fire Department - WTC
    • WTC Health Program
  • Wellcare
     
    • WellCare Medicare
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黑料福利社 Langone Ambulatory Care Commack

167 Veterans Memorial Highway, 2nd Floor, Commack, NY 11725

Phone

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Fax

332-210-7730

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  • Davey, Annabelle P; Tamburini, Lisa M; Messina, James C; Wellington, Ian; Zeng, Francine; Solovyova, Olga

    The Iowa orthopaedic journal. 2025 Jun ; 45(1):1-8

  • Hill, John; Messina, James; Jeremic, Aleksandar; Zderic, Vesna

    Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. 2024 Jun ; 43(6):1131-1141

  • Tamburini, Lisa M; Davey, Annabelle P; Messina, James C; Zeng, Francine; Geaney, Lauren E

    The Iowa orthopaedic journal. 2024 Jun ; 44(1):11-15