Dr. Andrew Messer, MD
Dr. Andrew Messer, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Largo, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty Of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
International Spine Center
1345 West Bay Dr Ste 401 Largo, FL 33770Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Messer
3.7
| 5 Star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 29% | 29% |
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care philosophy
Dr. Messer is experienced in advanced spinal surgical techniques including, but not limited to the following procedures: Anterior Lumbar Fusions, Microscopic Disectomies and Kyphoplasty Vertebral Body Fractures. He specializes in the treatment of injuries and disorders of the spine including trauma-related injuries.Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
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Fellowship HospitalRancho Los Amigos Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalYale University
Undergraduate SchoolPrivate Practice - Group/partnership
Dalhouse Medical School
Internship Hospital, 1987Dalhousie University Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986Oxford University, Psychology/physiology
1982
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Learn more about medical license public record checkPosterior Stabilization of the Pelvis, 1994
Evaluation of 3-D, Coronal, Sagittal, and Axial CT Scans as a Method of Imaging Acetabular Fractures, 1994
Who is Who in Medicine, 2002, 2003
Nebraska’s Small Business of the Year Award (Presented by President, George W. Bush), 2004
Voted as One of America’s Top Surgeons, 2003-2004
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International Spine Center
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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Make an appointment at HCA Florida Largo Hospital today at
(727) 440-4823.
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