Andrea Lueken, OTR/L CHT grew up in Minnesota where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Art. She then received her Masters in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Michigan University in Yspilanti, MI. Andrea moved to Chicago, IL and discovered her passion for upper extremity rehabilitation and orthopedics while working in hospital outpatient programs. Andrea began working for Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center in 2011. She obtained her Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) that same year. She enjoys being creative in helping her patients return to their function. When she is not at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center, Andrea is driving her two boys to their baseball and basketball games. Andrea also stays busy with her 2 year-old golden retriever Evie who requires constant pets and tennis ball throws! When her boys and dog are finally tired, Andrea mostly enjoys sleeping, reading, playing volleyball, gardening, and baking.
Dr. James Post of Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center discussed treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis involving the wrist. Orthopedic surgery residents, hand therapy, and Raleigh area hand surgeons were in attendance. Watch the video below to learn more about this condition.
Dr John Erickson was raised in El Paso, Texas. His father was an officer in the US Army, and the Erickson family settled in El Paso after his father retired from the military. As a youth, Dr. Erickson developed a love of the outdoors, was active in Boy Scouts, and earned the Eagle Scout Award. He went to medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan, where he met his wife, Kimberly. He has been with the Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center since he finished his hand surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University in 2010.
While he was deciding where to “hang his shingle” after training, Dr. Erickson was immediately interested in the Raleigh Hand practice. He was impressed with the camaraderie among the surgeons, the integration of hand therapy within the practice, and the friendliness of the staff members. He says, “Our practice is unique. We are a small family – an independent, very specialized group of doctors and therapists, who really care about delivering high quality care to our patients. This is a great place to work.”
Dr. Erickson is double board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He was president of the North Carolina Society for Surgery of the Hand in 2021. He also helps to organize weekly hand conferences at WakeMed hospital for orthopedic resident education.
Dr. Erickson’s approach to patient care is straightforward: he treats people as he would like to be treated. Similar to all the doctors in the Raleigh Hand practice, he begins with conservative treatment recommendations for most conditions.
Dr. Erickson is married to Dr. Kimberly Erickson, a pediatric surgeon at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. They have one teenage daughter and a rescue dog. The Ericksons are active members of Christ Church in downtown Raleigh. He has participated in volunteer mission trips in medical school and in private practice. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, and being outdoors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Erickson began painting landscape art, and he has turned this into a rewarding hobby.
When it comes to orthopaedic care, Dr. Terry Messer stands out as a renowned expert in the Triangle area. Learn more about his journey and expertise in the field.
Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care in the Triangle Area
Dr. Terry Messer moved to the Triangle in 2001 to join the faculty at UNC in the Department of Orthopaedics, treating patients in clinic and performing surgery at UNC and WakeMed Hospitals. In 2003, he was one of the founding physicians of Wake Orthopaedics. However, because of his desire to focus on hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder care, he joined Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center in 2006.
Patient-Centric Approach to Care
Dr. Messer states “My philosophy in treating patients is to perform a thorough evaluation and do my very best to come up with the correct diagnosis for each patient. I then try to present the patient with their treatment options and education them on the pros and cons of each option, letting the patient choose the treatment that is best for them.”
Staying at the Forefront of Orthopaedic Innovation
Despite formally leaving academic medicine in 2006, Dr. Messer has stayed up to date on the latest innovations and treatments in hand and upper extremity surgery by being an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Southeastern Hand Society, and North Carolina Society for Surgery of the Hand, having served as President of the latter two organizations. He also reviews scientific articles for several prestigious research journals including the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Making a Difference Beyond Medicine
Dr. Messer is also the President of COAN, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of orthopaedic care in Nicaragua. He has participated in numerous medical mission trips to Nicaragua where he has taught their orthopaedic surgery attendings and residents and has performed surgery on hundreds of Nicaraguan patients.
Life Beyond Orthopaedics
Outside of work, Dr. Messer loves to spend time with his wife, three children, and their dog. Dr. Messer and his family are members of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cary. Dr. Messer is a sports nut, staying physically active with working out, tennis, golf, and pickleball, and watching all sports on TV. According to Dr. Messer, he especially likes watching ACC basketball, Penn State and Big Ten Football, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Eagles. Dr. Messer has also been fortunate to care for many athletes over the years, ranging from weekend warriors to those participating in major league and professional sports.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Messer Today at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
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We are pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Tobin, OTD, OTR/L to the Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center therapy department!
Expertise in Occupational Therapy
Samantha obtained her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in 2018. She has worked as an occupational therapist at Greensboro Orthopedics and Emerge Orthopedics since then.
Bringing Years of Experience to Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
Dr. Tobin joins our practice with several years of therapy experience and an interest in pursuing her CHT.
Interests Beyond Occupational Therapy
Dr. Tobin’s hobbies include cooking, gardening and spending time with her dogs. Welcome Samantha!
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Ready to embark on your occupational therapy journey with Dr. Samantha Tobin? Contact us today to schedule your appointment and begin your path to improved well-being.
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Treatment options for patients were discussed including nonsurgical treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Contact Us Today for Expertise in Hand Injuries in Raleigh, NC
Curious about finger fracture dislocations? Stay updated on the latest in hand injury treatment by exploring Dr. Messer’s insights from the conference.
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Starting in September, our office will be open for walk-in patients. No appointment is needed for patients with problems of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Our Orthopedic Surgeons in Raleigh will evaluate each patient in our office.
Saturday Office hours available at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
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The Triangle area is fortunate to have great medical care. In Raleigh, orthopedic hand surgeons have offices in many locations around the city. How do you choose the right orthopedic hand surgeon who is best for you in Raleigh? Many patients are routinely referred to a surgeon or clinic after visiting the emergency room. However, patients are allowed to follow-up with the practice and surgeon who they prefer, no matter which emergency room or urgent care they visit initially.
Why Patients Prefer Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
Many patients choose the doctors at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center for their hand and upper extremity care. The Raleigh orthopedic hand surgeons are well respected in the medical community. Patients seek their practice for many reasons including: specialization in hand and arm conditions, personalized patient visits, and high-value healthcare.
Expertise and Experience at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center
After orthopedic residency, all the doctors in the practice completed an additional year-long fellowship to specialize in hand and upper extremity care. This additional year of training helped the doctors learn the important details about hand anatomy, pathology, and treatment. Every Raleigh Hand doctor is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Among the six physicians, the practice has over 100 years of combined experience treating patients.
High-Value Healthcare and Personalized Treatment
The Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center is a small private practice, independent of the hospital systems and larger orthopedic practices in Wake county. During every visit at the clinic in Raleigh, orthopedic specialists evaluate each patient personally. Hand and upper extremity occupational and physical therapy is also available on-site, which improves communication and coordination between the practitioners.
Expert Orthopedic Solutions at an Affordable Cost
Additionally, the Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center practice has been recognized for high-value healthcare. This designation shows that the doctors and therapists provide high-quality care at an appropriate cost. The doctors begin with non-surgical, conservative care for most patients. In many cases, patients can be treated without surgery using splints, medications, injections, and therapy.
If surgery is necessary, the doctors perform most of their surgeries at Capital City Surgery Center, at a much lower cost than hospitals. Their surgery center has been recognized as the #1 Ambulatory Surgery Center in North Carolina for several years in a row. The doctors also perform in-office procedures for some conditions which provides a significant cost-savings to patients.
Your Trusted Orthopedic Hand Surgeons in Raleigh
If you or your loved one has a problem with their hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder, and live in the Raleigh area, please seek the best care possible and consider making an appointment with our orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center physicians have treated patients with hand and upper extremity problems for over three decades. From a minor cut to a severe hand injury, we have been specialty-trained to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients with a variety of hand and arm problems.
Understanding Hand Surgery Services in North Carolina
The hand is one of the most intricate and delicate areas of the human body, comprised of nineteen bones in addition to joints, tendons, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. As you know, our hands are critical for independent function and livelihood. An alteration in the normal function of the hand can significantly impact a person’s life.
The orthopedic hand surgeons in Raleigh strive to improve a patient’s quality of life through effective non-surgical and surgical treatments. All doctors are members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and are board-certified by the ABOS.
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Dr. Post moved to Raleigh in 1998 and has been practicing at Raleigh Hand to Shoulder Center for 25 years.
Independence and Quality Care: What Sets Our Practice Apart
He believes that being part of a medical practice that has grown along with the city has been one of the most fulfilling parts of his career. “Our practice is unique in that we have grown but remain completely independent of hospital systems and larger orthopedic practices. This allows us to have a centrally located office dedicated to our goal of provided quality and cost effective care for our patients.”
Making a Difference Beyond Medicine: Dr. Post’s Philanthropic Endeavors
Outside of work, Dr. Post is active in the Midtown Kiwanis and has been past president of the club. He has been involved in Medical Mission work traveling to Nicaragua to educate residents and perform surgeries. He states “The physicians in the practice are like minded in that mission trips and giving back to the community are important to us.”
Life Beyond the Clinic
Dr. Post is married to Angie and has two children, Ryan and Shannon, and two grandchildren, Parker and Jack. His greatest joy in his personal life is spending time with family, and he travels frequently to visit his grandchildren. His hobbies include golfing and fishing.
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