Physician Assistants

T. Shawn Fitzgerald, PA-C

Shawn was Dr. Esposito's physician assistant from 2002-2013. He became Dr. Messina's Physician's Assistant upon Dr. Esposito's retirement in January 2014. In addition to working in the Wilmington location, he sees patients at the Whiteville satellite office. In his leisure time, Shawn enjoys water sports and competes in triathlons. He and his wife, Kerry, have three children.

Education:
B.A., Sports Medicine, Catawba College
B.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Marywood University
Professional Memberships:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Coastal Cape Fear Orthopedic Society
North Carolina Medical Society
New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society
Honors:
Catawba College Athletic Training Hall of Fame – 2016
Curriculum Vitae

Christopher J. Lariviere, PA-C

Chris joined the staff of Carolina Sports Medicine in 2007 and works as Dr. Lippe's physician assistant. He sees patients in Wilmington and at the Whiteville satellite location. Chris enjoys fishing in his spare time. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children.

B.S., Sports Medicine, Bridgewater State University
B.S., Physician Assistant Studies, South University
Professional Memberships:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Medical Society
New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society