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Gary V. Wertman, II, DO
EmergeOrtho
Hand, Orthopedics: Hand & Upper Extremity
Jacksonville, Morehead City, Swansboro
4.9
524 Ratings
214 Comments
Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand/upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gary Wertman, D.O. is a graduate of Penn State University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery training in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he practiced for a short time in eastern North Carolina before quickly realizing the community’s need for a fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hand Center in Charlotte, NC, where he specialized in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery.
4.9
524 Ratings
214 Comments
Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand/upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gary Wertman, D.O. is a graduate of Penn State University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery training in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he practiced for a short time in eastern North Carolina before quickly realizing the community’s need for a fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hand Center in Charlotte, NC, where he specialized in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery.
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Coastal Region: Morehead City - Orthopedics
3714 Guardian Avenue
Suite E
Morehead City, NC 28557
Suite E
Morehead City, NC 28557
Coastal Region: Swansboro - Orthopedics
775-2 West Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC 28584
Swansboro, NC 28584
Coastal Region: Jacksonville - 2145 Country Club Rd - Orthopedics
2145 Country Club Road
Suite 800
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Suite 800
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand/upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gary Wertman, D.O. is a graduate of Penn State University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After completing his orthopedic surgery training in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he practiced for a short time in eastern North Carolina before quickly realizing the community’s need for a fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hand Center in Charlotte, NC, where he specialized in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery.
During his fellowship training, Dr. Wertman had the unique opportunity of using sports medicine to treat a variety of upper extremity injuries in professional athletes within the greater Charlotte area.
Dr. Wertman has a broad range of orthopedic knowledge, with a special area of interest in upper extremity conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including carpal tunnel surgery, arthritis, fracture care, sports/work-related injuries, nerve compression syndromes, traumatic reconstructions, and congenital abnormalities.
He is dedicated to the team approach to patient care, involving the orthopedic surgeon, occupational therapists, physicians, and the patient’s family to coordinate a smooth recovery and return to normal activity.
Serving the coastal region, Dr. Wertman welcomes patients in Jacksonville, Morehead City, and Swansboro.
Education
Undergraduate: Penn State University
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Medicine
Residency: PinnacleHealth Hospitals- Harrisburg, PA
Fellowship: OrthoCarolina Hand Center- Charlotte, NC
Certifications
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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You won’t find a better DR than wertman
Great Doctor
Ok
Very approachable and answers questions.
Very patient and caring. He went above and beyond to help me remove my mother’s wedding ring and care for my hand.
Very awesome doctor. I really like him.
Solid advice. Listened to my issues. Happy with the program and way ahead. A bit long on wait time.
First visit went very good. Doctor Wertman was informative and nice.
Highly recommend.. Very friendly staff..My appointment was at 9AM , I arrived early like I normally do for any appointment.. After I was checked in within 5 minutes of sitting in waiting area I was called back to a room.. Took xrays, and saw Dr all within 30 minutes of being at the clinic... Very good Dr and staff
Extremely knowledgeable and well versed to handle any patient. It was an absolute joy speaking with him. Now I can rest easy knowing that I have an amazing Doctor at the helm of this journey.