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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in North Carolina

98 verified orthopaedic surgeons in North Carolina accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Foot & Ankle Surgery, Spine Surgery, and Sports Medicine. Common hospital affiliations include Duke University Hospital, Blount Memorial Hospital, and Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon.

Mark Easley

Mark Easley, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Foot and Ankle Division Chief; Program Director, Foot and Ankle Fellowships

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
William Richardson

William Richardson, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
Joseph Barker

Joseph Barker, MD

Orthopaedics

Raleigh, NC20+ years
Christopher Klifto

Christopher Klifto, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC15+ years
Alison Toth

Alison Toth, MD

Executive Vice Chair for Clinical; Vice Chair for Faculty; Director, Patient Safety and Quality; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
Michael Bolognesi

Michael Bolognesi, MD

Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC20+ years
David Ruch

David Ruch, MD

Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity Division Chief

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
Raymond Gaston

Raymond Gaston, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Charlotte, NC20+ years
Marc Richard

Marc Richard, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery; Vice Chair of Faculty, Duke Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC20+ years
Tyler Pidgeon

Tyler Pidgeon, MD

Orthopaedics

Apex, NC15+ years
Samuel Wellman

Samuel Wellman, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC20+ years
Kevin Speer

Kevin Speer, MD

Clinical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Raleigh, NC30+ years
Steven Olson

Steven Olson, MD

Goldner Jones Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
John Masonis

John Masonis, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Charlotte); Director of Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center Residency Program

Orthopaedics

Matthews, NC30+ years
Ryan Garcia

Ryan Garcia, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Charlotte, NC20+ years
James Deorio

James Deorio, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
David Jones

David Jones, MD

Orthopaedics

Louisburg, NC30+ years
Langdon Hartsock

Langdon Hartsock, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Neill Li

Neill Li, MD

Director, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program

Orthopaedics

Morrisville, NC10+ years
Ryan Takenaga

Ryan Takenaga, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Oxford, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Foot & Ankle Surgery, Spine Surgery, and Sports Medicine. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.