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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Great Doctor!
Explains everything so I can understand.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
I loved his personality and the way he explained my condition to me. He was very attentive to my issues.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
The staff was wonderful!
(1 week 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I've had a terrible shoulder pain for the past six months. The first injection to my shoulder in July was not successful. The second injection in November was in a different location on the shoulder resulting in relief within the hour. The staff is great, make the check in process simple.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He’s very nice but he enjoys poking me where it hurts lol
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough and personable
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
This is a wonderful DR. Great hand surgeon.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He’s awesome caring
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He’s does a great job. Thank you so much.
(3 weeks 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
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.
I've had a terrible shoulder pain for the past six months. The first injection to my shoulder in July was not successful. The second injection in November was in a different location on the shoulder resulting in relief within the hour. The staff is great, make the check in process simple.
He’s very nice but he enjoys poking me where it hurts lol
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.