Summary

Dr. Joseph J. Mesa was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from Salesianum High School. He then went on to St. Joseph's University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, Dr. Mesa went on to Jefferson Medical College where he obtained his Doctorate of Medicine in 1994.

Throughout college and medical school Dr. Mesa was and avid rugby player and captained the team during his senior year of college. After obtaining his degree, Dr. Mesa underwent a one year research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. During that year Dr. Mesa had numerous orthopaedic research articles published.

In 1995, Dr. Mesa moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. to begin his orthopaedic training. He completed both his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at SUNY downstate and graduated in 2000. Dr. Mesa then furthered his training with a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Miami which he completed in 2001.

Dr. Mesa spent the next three years in a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. During that time he was the team physician for various high schools in the greater Atlanta area. He was responsible for overseeing the athletes on all sports teams at the schools.

After the birth of their son, Dr. Mesa and his wife Jennifer decided to return home to Delaware to be near family. He moved to Wilmington and joined Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in October 2004. Dr. Mesa currently serves as a team physician for the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Delaware Blue Coats.

Dr. Mesa is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He also speaks Spanish fluently. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out and reading in his spare time.

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Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Mesa has 5 locations

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Middletown

252 Carter DrMiddletown, DE 19709
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Naamans

3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 101Wilmington, DE 19803
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Metro

4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 300Newark, DE 19713
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Naamans

3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 202Wilmington, DE 19803
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Naamans

3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 100Wilmington, DE 19803
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 32 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Jefferson Medical College
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Mesa

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth / Independence BC / Keystone
  • Auto
  • Christiana Care Quality Partners
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Highmark BCBS
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare / Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Healthcare Commercial
  • United Healthcare – Commercial
  • Worker’s Compensation
  • Workers Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Mesa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Mesa has the following area of expertise

  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Delaware, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Jefferson Medical CollegeGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Mesa affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Mesa is affiliated with Christianacare Wilmington Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Mesa speak?
Dr. Joseph Mesa speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Joseph Mesa's office located?
Dr. Joseph Mesa's office is located at 252 Carter Dr, Middletown, DE, 19709.

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