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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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.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent dr.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Always very caring and eager to help me.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
An amazing doctor that listens to me and I have found that it’s rare in this day and age to find one that listens. I would not hesitate to go see him again. He earns 5 stars easily. he put my shoulder back together, and I can use it almost as if nothing happened.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Wertman is very nice, curtius, respectful and knowledgeable about what he does. I've only seen him a few times but I never regret going in there, with him I'm in and out within around 15 minutes.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Great Doctor!
Explains everything so I can understand.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I loved his personality and the way he explained my condition to me. He was very attentive to my issues.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
The staff was wonderful!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Wertman is very efficient, and personable when it comes to my care and treatments. Always takes the time to explain what is happening now and what is going to happen in the future.
(1 month ago)
Nov-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
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.
An amazing doctor that listens to me and I have found that it’s rare in this day and age to find one that listens. I would not hesitate to go see him again. He earns 5 stars easily. he put my shoulder back together, and I can use it almost as if nothing happened.
Dr. Wertman is very nice, curtius, respectful and knowledgeable about what he does. I've only seen him a few times but I never regret going in there, with him I'm in and out within around 15 minutes.
Great Doctor! Explains everything so I can understand.
I loved his personality and the way he explained my condition to me. He was very attentive to my issues.
The staff was wonderful!
Dr. Wertman is very efficient, and personable when it comes to my care and treatments. Always takes the time to explain what is happening now and what is going to happen in the future.