General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Do you suffer from arthritis in your ankle or foot? Have you been struggling with plantar fasciitis? Here at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Center in Durham, we know that there are a host of painful conditions that can afflict your feet and ankles. That’s why we lean on a trusted physician here in the Raleigh-Durham area, Douglas Schreyack, DPM, to provide our patients with professional, compassionate podiatry treatment.
• Primary Care
  On the regional and local level, Dr. Diehl is an Assistant Professor at Duke in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Division of Sports Medicine and Head Team Physician for Elon University. As part of the Duke Sports Medicine High School Out-reach Program, he works with Cedar Ridge HS in Hillsborough. At Duke, Dr. Diehl takes an active role in the mission to educate university and medical students, Orthopaedic Surgery residents and Orthopaedic and Primary Care Sports Medicine fellows. In the community Dr Diehl has given lectures to Pediatricians and Family Medicine providers about the Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention (STOP) Campaign, and serves on the Peer Review Committee at both Duke Regional Hospital and the Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Family Practice
• Emergency Care
  Kyle Kirkland grew up in Durham, but she is a loyal Tarheelfan. She graduated with both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from UNC-Chapel Hill. After UNC, she worked in urgent care and OBGYN. She then went on to receive her Master of Health Science from Duke University’s physician assistant program. Kyle joined Dr. Selene Parekh’s team at NC Orthopaedic clinic in 2015. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. Kyle lives with her husband in Durham and she loves to spend time outside on the water at the lake and beach.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Melissa graduate cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science in 2003 from James Madison University. She volunteered as a first responder during her undergraduate career for the Harrisonburg Rescue squad and was accepted into her Physician Assistant program directly following the completion of her Bachelor's degree. Melissa received her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL in 2005. Over the course of 10 years she has worked in the fields of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery. Before joining Dr. Mithani, she worked for over 7 years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago specializing in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. She is a member of the Triangle Area Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Melissa lives in Holly Springs with her husband and their two young boys and dog. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and being active in outdoor activities.
• Gastroenterology
• Endoscopy
  Jamey Messersmith graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science in 1999 from Furman University in Greenville, SC. After working as an assistant in the cardiology and endoscopy departments at Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, IN, he completed his Master of Health Sciences at Duke University's nationally-ranked physician assistant program. He joined the staff of NC Orthopaedic Clinic and Dr. Scott Kelley's care team upon becoming certified as a physician assistant in 2003. He specializes in adult reconstructive surgery doing total hip and total knee replacements with Dr. Kelley. He is licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, the Triangle Area Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery. He sees patients in the clinic, makes rounds at the hospital, and assists with all the surgeries. Mr. Messersmith lives in Durham with his wife and two young children. He enjoys sports, coaching his children’s teams, and spending time with family.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  His primary focus is treating various upper extremity pathology. He specializes arthritic conditions of the upper extremity including shoulder and other upper extremity joiunt replacements. He also performs many minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures including shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopy. He enjoys treating other conditions of the upper extremity including labrum and tendon disorders such as rotator cuff repairs and shoulder tendon transfers, along with other tendon transfers of the upper extremity. He has extensive training with trauma of the upper extremity and is a large clinical focus of his practice. He also treats nerve compression disorders such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, nerve injuries, trigger fingers. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Duke University. He has published articles in nationally recognized publications on many conditions of the upper extremity and continues to actively conduct clinical research and contribute to national textbooks.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  In most cases, Dr. Boyd will perform the injections under direct ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement of the platelet concentrate in the damaged area. The entire treatment, from blood draw to solution preparation, to injection, takes 45 minutes.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  On active duty with the Air Force, Dr. Diehl completed an internship in General Surgery and was stationed in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he practiced primary care as a Flight Surgeon for several years and deployed frequently throughout the world. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at UNC-Chapel Hill, followed by a year of sub-specialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the University of Chicago.
• Orthopedics
  The goal of regenerative medicine as a technique in orthopedics is to promote tissue regeneration resulting in quality patient outcomes. NCOC is committed to using every technique available to us to successfully alleviate patients’ concerns. Contact our office at 919-471-9622 to schedule an appointment to discuss your options.
• Arthroscopy
  Should you have a condition that is afflicting your foot, our team is also poised to offer procedures aimed toward helping you achieve foot health. If conservative measures cannot help to correct the problem, then our specialists can perform a number of foot procedures, including the following...
• Ankle Surgery
  Each of our orthopedic surgeons has been fellowship trained and offers expertise in a specific orthopedic area. Together, our team offers comprehensive orthopedic services under a single roof, making it easy for patients to receive the treatment and care they need, no matter what orthopedic condition they’re dealing with. Our specialties include sports medicine, joint replacement and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, spinal surgery, podiatry, and more. Our facility also features a wide range of state-of-the-art medical equipment, enabling us to provide many of our diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation services in one location.
• Joint Replacement
  I specialize in total joint replacement surgery. My goal is to minimize the chance my patients will ever require more than one operation on their (hip or knee) joint. I have published data documenting the outcomes I am able to achieve for my patients.
• Arthritis Surgery
• Hand Surgery
  Skilled Orthopedic Surgeons in Durham, NC, Specializing in Hand Surgery, Spine Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and More
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Bunions
• Arthroscopy
  North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic offers many advanced procedures, including reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive procedures, arthroscopy, and total and partial joint replacement to treat various orthopedic conditions. After diagnosing the underlying cause of your joint pain, one of our orthopedic surgeons will help determine which treatment best suits your needs. Our treatment team includes...
• Hip Replacement
  While much of my research has focused on hip replacement, my published results for knee replacement are competitive with all previous reports (
• Knee Replacement
  Dr. Rhett Hallows was born and raised in Utah. He received his Bachelor of Science from Southern Utah University in 1998. He then went on to attend the University of Utah School of Medicine where he obtained his MD in 2003. Following medical school, he stayed on at the University of Utah where he completed his orthopedic residency in 2008. He then moved across the country to finish his training at Duke University, completing a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction while training under Drs. Michael Bolognesi, Scott Kelly, David Attarian, and Samuel Wellman. After completing fellowship, he moved back to Utah where he has been in private practice with Intermountain Healthcare, a nationally recognized healthcare system. He was actively involved in building and developing a Joint Center of Excellence with Intermountain Healthcare while in Salt Lake City. His interests include complex hip and knee replacement/reconstruction and revision surgery, hip and knee revision arthroplasty (for failed total knee and hip replacements), and computer navigated joint replacement. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Shauna, and together they have two beautiful daughters, Alex and Kiara.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Suhail Mithani grew up in northeastern Maryland. He graduated from MIT where he obtained degrees in Biology and Chemical Engineering. He received his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he was inducted in the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins and a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Duke prior to joining the North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery
  He treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, and forearm and performs nerve and soft tissue reconstructive procedures all over the body. He is an Associate Professor at Duke in both Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery, and serves as the Vice Chief of Plastic Surgery.

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Lesions

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Whether you’ve suffered damage to your upper or lower extremities through sports, work activities and responsibilities, repetitive use, or the aging process, you need a team in the Raleigh-Durham area that boasts specialized expertise to treat your condition. Louis C. Almekinders, MD and Lee H. Diehl, MD head up our sports medicine and cartilage restoration discipline at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic in Durham. With their extensive experience and proven background, they are ready to work with you in treating your specific condition.
• Physical Therapy
  When your health progresses to the point where physical therapy represents your next step, North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic has integrative care between therapists and specialists, to handle physical therapy and rehabilitation for all types of injuries and health conditions. With physical therapy specialists, you’ll be able to make significant strides with your health and rehabilitation. And since the North Carolina Orthopaedic Center in Durham offers both conservative, non-surgical approaches and surgical procedures, we’re well-equipped to work with whatever your specific needs may be.
• Tennis Elbow

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Douglas Schreyack is a native of Camillus, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1987 where he majored in physics with a minor in premedical studies. He received his doctorate in podiatric medicine and a bachelor of sciences, summa cum laude, from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, in 1991. Dr. Schreyack completed his podiatric training during his surgical residency at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Bunions Problems
• Flat Feet
• Hammertoes
  Dr. Schreyack is an associate staff member and enjoys surgical privileges at both Duke University Hospital and Durham Regional Hospital. He performs most of his surgical procedures on an outpatient basis at Duke's Ambulatory Surgical Center and the Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center. He enjoys all aspects of podiatric medicine, but concentrates primarily on forefoot reconstruction of bunion, lesser metatarsal and hammertoe deformities.
• Heel Spurs
• Ingrown Toenails
• Metatarsalgia
• Plantar Fasciitis
  In the office, NCOC performs Lipogems to help stimulate healing in chronically painful areas. This procedure utilizes a patient’s own harvested abdominal adipose (fat) tissue that is then spun down into stem cells and injected back into the patient to stimulate healing. This procedure is done as a same-day, sterile, in-office environment without need for sedation. Lipogems is similar to PRP injections, but different in that PRP uses plasma (blood products) while Lipogems uses a patient’s own stem cells. Dr. Parekh has used this technique to successfully treat problems ranging from knee arthritis, to plantar fasciitis to osteoarthritis, delaying or eliminating the need for surgery. You can watch such a procedure being performed at: https://youtu.be/vZbk5rb8eIc
• Podiatric Surgery
  Dr. Schreyack is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He was granted recertification for an additional 10 years in 2006. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society.