About Us
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center offers the best treatment to patients with hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder problems. Our orthopedic clinic in Raleigh has six orthopedic doctors and occupational therapists with specialized training in upper extremity treatment.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center doctors are hand surgeons and orthopedic specialists. They are all board-certified in orthopedic surgery and have additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity care. They take care of patients of all ages who have problems with their hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. They work closely with certified hand therapists (CHT) and physical therapy (PT) in the office to get the best results for their patients. The doctors use the best treatments available to help patients achieve their goals. Whether patients want to relieve pain, recover from an injury, or return to the physical activities they love, the doctors and therapists are here to improve quality of life.
Raleigh Hand to Shoulder doctors are well respected in the Wake County medical community and are among the best hand surgeons and top doctors in the area. All the doctors have undergone fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery and are board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. The practice has been recognized for its high value to patients: high-quality care at a lower cost. The doctors organize a weekly teaching conference for UNC orthopedic doctors in training at WakeMed Hospital. In addition, they attend regional and national conferences to keep informed of the latest and best treatment options in hand and upper extremity care. Patients can trust they are getting the best treatment possible at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center.
The orthopedic doctors are experts in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist fractures, elbow tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, and many other conditions of the hand and arm. Not only are the physicians and therapists among the best trained in their field, they are also known for their compassion and excellent patient care. Throughout the treatment process — including before and after surgery — patients are evaluated only by the doctors and therapists in the practice. They provide personalized care without the assistance of mid-level providers, such as PAs or nurse practitioners.
JAMES R. POST, M.D.
- Undergraduate: Miami University of Ohio
- Medical School: Medical College of Ohio
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: University of Florida in Gainesville
PAUL O. SCHRICKER, M.D.
- Undergraduate: Haverford College
- Medical School: Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic and CWRU
TERRY M. MESSER, M.D.
- Undergraduate: Franklin and Marshall College
- Medical School: Northwestern University in Chicago
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Northwestern University in Chicago
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY
JOHN M. ERICKSON, M.D.
- Undergraduate: Baylor University
- Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN
GEORGE S. EDWARDS, III, M.D.
- Undergraduate: Davidson College
- Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: University of Southern California in Los Angeles
TIMOTHY J. LUCHETTI, M.D.
- Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
- Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Rush University Medical Center in Chicago
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center