Known as "the soul of the practice," Dr. Messino’s vision has helped guide Cancer Care of Western North Carolina into a remarkable place of healing and hope. He is known for doing whatever it takes to ensure that his patients receive the very best treatment possible. His patients also appreciate the time he takes with each office visit to ensure that every question and concern is answered completely.
Dr. Messino graduated from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio with a BA in Biological Science. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical School at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. His internship and residency were completed at East Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina, where he held the distinction of being Chief Resident. He returned to Ohio State University for his Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology.
Dr. Messino has been practicing with Cancer Care of WNC since 1990. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Oncology and board-eligible in Hematology.
Dr. Messino is a member of the American Medication Association, American College of Physicians, North Carolina Medical Society, Piedmont Oncology Associates, and Southeast Community Cancer Consortium, and is currently the vice-chairman of the Oncology Service Line at Mission St. Joseph’s Hospital.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Ohio State University Medical Center
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health - 1979
Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health - 1979
Languages Spoken
English
Location & Hours
Messino Cancer Centers Asheville
551 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Oncology
Internal Medicine
Conditions Addressed
Testicular Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
Ovarian Cancer
Lung Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Leukemia
Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Multiple Myeloma
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Procedures Performed
Chemotherapy
Blood transfusion
Insurance Accepted
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