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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Outstanding . He has a plan and I will follow it totally
God bless to all
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Wertman is not only a wonderful physician, but his staff are absolutely amazing!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
His visit before surgery, where he marks where he will be working, he enters with a smile, says a few words on how I was and his see me lin a little while smile was so assuring I picked the right doctor for the surgery.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Wertman is very personable and listens to everything you have to say and gives you the knowledge to make an educated decision about your healthcare without pressure or judgement about your decision.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
First time meeting him. He Introduced himself self, sat down and took his time to explained everything going on
After that he provided recommendations and then followed with did I have any questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent dr.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Always very caring and eager to help me.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice doctor.
(1 month ago)
Dec-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
Outstanding . He has a plan and I will follow it totally God bless to all
Dr Wertman is not only a wonderful physician, but his staff are absolutely amazing!
Awesome!
His visit before surgery, where he marks where he will be working, he enters with a smile, says a few words on how I was and his see me lin a little while smile was so assuring I picked the right doctor for the surgery.
Great
Dr. Wertman is very personable and listens to everything you have to say and gives you the knowledge to make an educated decision about your healthcare without pressure or judgement about your decision.
First time meeting him. He Introduced himself self, sat down and took his time to explained everything going on After that he provided recommendations and then followed with did I have any questions.
Excellent dr.
Always very caring and eager to help me.
Very nice doctor.