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 & explains everything along the way.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
I feel Dr. Wertman always provides me with wonderful care.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I still have the same issue ,he wants me to come back in 3 months to see if it gets better, hope so.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Again, very organized, compassionate, patient staff!!! to me you can’t go to better than that!!! very grateful I got a referral to this doctor’s office!!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Amazing doctor
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I had a pleasant visit and was treated with respect.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Wertman as always is amazing. Very professional and explains things in a language easily understood. All staff are wonderful!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great bedside manner…easy to talk to.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Everyone I had contact with in the office was great. Answered all my questions, friendly and funny (had a lot of laughs over the most ridiculous things).
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable! Great staff !
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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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 & explains everything along the way.
I feel Dr. Wertman always provides me with wonderful care.
I still have the same issue ,he wants me to come back in 3 months to see if it gets better, hope so.
Again, very organized, compassionate, patient staff!!! to me you can’t go to better than that!!! very grateful I got a referral to this doctor’s office!!
Amazing doctor
I had a pleasant visit and was treated with respect.
Dr. Wertman as always is amazing. Very professional and explains things in a language easily understood. All staff are wonderful!
Great bedside manner…easy to talk to.
Everyone I had contact with in the office was great. Answered all my questions, friendly and funny (had a lot of laughs over the most ridiculous things).
Very knowledgeable! Great staff !