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.
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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Very thorough and personable
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
This is a wonderful DR. Great hand surgeon.
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
He’s awesome caring
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
He’s does a great job. Thank you so much.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Did a left hand carpal it turned out great going for round 2 right hand, I am highly satisfied.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Wertman is a outstanding surgeon
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I click with Gary that's very important.I understand what you would tell me about my.Hands
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Wertman is great, however each time I see him I am there for 20-30 minutes before I see him. I checked in at about 07:40. Appt at 08:00, was not seen until about 08:34. Out at 08:40
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Wertman is a Great Doctor all around.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
He is awesome and fixed both my heart hands. Thank you so very much
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
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Coastal Region: Morehead City - Orthopedics
3714 Guardian Avenue Suite E Morehead City, NC 28557
Coastal Region: Swansboro - Orthopedics
775-2 West Corbett Avenue Swansboro, NC 28584
Coastal Region: Jacksonville - 2145 Country Club Rd - Orthopedics
2145 Country Club Road 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
Very thorough and personable
This is a wonderful DR. Great hand surgeon.
He’s awesome caring
He’s does a great job. Thank you so much.
Did a left hand carpal it turned out great going for round 2 right hand, I am highly satisfied.
Dr Wertman is a outstanding surgeon
I click with Gary that's very important.I understand what you would tell me about my.Hands
Dr. Wertman is great, however each time I see him I am there for 20-30 minutes before I see him. I checked in at about 07:40. Appt at 08:00, was not seen until about 08:34. Out at 08:40
Dr Wertman is a Great Doctor all around.
He is awesome and fixed both my heart hands. Thank you so very much