About Dr. F. M. Massey
Dr. Fred Mitchell Massey, commonly listed as Dr. F. Mitchell Massey or Dr. F. M. Massey, is an orthopedic surgeon with a long professional history in northeast Mississippi.
His practice focuses on conditions involving bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. Patients may see an orthopedic physician for problems ranging from a recent injury to chronic joint pain that has gradually begun interfering with walking, work, exercise, or everyday activities.
Dr. Massey graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1970. Current provider records continue to classify him under Orthopaedic Surgery, with more than five decades having passed since his medical-school graduation.
Patients looking for similar specialists can browse the Doctiplus orthopedics directory.
Focus Areas
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee and hip problems
- Shoulder conditions
- Hand and wrist concerns
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Fracture assessment
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Sports-related injuries
- Mobility problems
- Degenerative joint conditions
- General orthopedic evaluation
Osteoarthritis is one of the common reasons adults develop persistent joint pain and stiffness. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases explains how osteoarthritis affects joints and movement and outlines established approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
For injuries related to exercise or physical activity, NIAMS also provides patient information about sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
Orthopedic Care and Patient Approach
Orthopedic treatment generally starts by understanding how a problem affects function rather than considering pain alone. A knee that repeatedly gives way, a shoulder that can no longer move normally, or persistent hand symptoms may require different forms of assessment even when pain levels appear similar.
Evaluation may include a physical examination and review of previous injuries, work demands, activity level, medications, and other health conditions. X-rays are commonly used for bone and joint problems, while MRI or other imaging may be considered when soft-tissue structures require closer evaluation.
Treatment does not automatically mean surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, patients may initially be managed with activity modification, medication, rehabilitation, physical therapy, supportive devices, injections, or monitoring.
Surgery may be considered when structural damage is significant, an injury requires repair, or symptoms continue to limit daily function despite appropriate conservative treatment.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Massey earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1970.
His National Provider Identifier is 1649292053, with Orthopaedic Surgery recorded as his primary medical specialty. The corresponding Mississippi license number listed in the NPI record is 06006.
Because some publicly available records for a physician with such a long career have not been updated at the same time, current appointment availability and individual services should be confirmed directly with the practice.
Practice Information
Provider records historically list Dr. Massey with Tupelo Orthopedic Clinic at 808 Garfield Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38801. More recent physician-directory information also places his orthopedic practice in the nearby Belden/Tupelo area.
Patients planning a routine consultation should confirm the current office location, consultation schedule, accepted insurance, referral requirements, and whether new-patient appointments are presently available.
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