Dr. Robert Coles, M.D. is a graduate of Harvard University and of Duke University Medical School. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he received his orthopedic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center, where he was chief resident and assistant team physician for both Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Following his residency, he was a sports medicine fellow at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he worked with the U.S. Ski Team.
Dr. Robert Coles, M.D. is a graduate of Harvard University and of Duke University Medical School. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he received his orthopedic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center, where he was chief resident and assistant team physician for both Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Following his residency, he was a sports medicine fellow at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he worked with the U.S. Ski Team.
Dr. Robert Coles, M.D. is a graduate of Harvard University and of Duke University Medical School.
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he received his orthopedic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center, where he was chief resident and assistant team physician for both Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Following his residency, he was a sports medicine fellow at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he worked with the U.S. Ski Team.
Dr. Coles has a broad range of knowledge in all types of orthopedic problems, with a particular interest in sports medicine, MAKO robotic surgery, complex knee surgery, ligament reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty, hand surgery, and joint replacement. His expertise as an orthopedic surgeon includes arthroscopic, micro, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Coles is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North Carolina Orthopedic Association, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Piedmont Orthopedic Society.
His passion for sports medicine has led him to serve as team physician for several local high schools. During his free time, he enjoys fishing and boating with his wife and two sons. He is also an instrument rated pilot and an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.
Dr. Coles sees patients in Jacksonville, Morehead City, and Swansboro in the coastal region.
Education
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: Duke University School of Medicine
Fellowship: The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City
Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Associations
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
North Carolina Orthopedic Association
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Piedmont Orthopedic Society
Dr Coles is a very qualified and attentive doctor and I've been his patient before. He explains issues thoroughly and provides all options.
More concerned with my tobacco use than my pain, discomfort, and finding or considering a solution to the problem.
Dr Coles is amazing! He’s extremely intelligent, knowledgeable & easy to talk to! He is articulate about the issues I was having & explained the treatment plan efficiently and effectively.
Very pleasant and thorough.
Dr Cole’s is the BEST! He is kind, patient and has a wonderful bedside manner. Highly recommend
Very informative
A Great Doctor and very thorough!
Dr. Coles was very concerned about my medical condition, taking time with me to throughly access ,my symptoms and address my concerns . I was extremely pleased with Dr. Coles and his Staff was very courteous and helpful.
He is awesome. He listens to you. He gave me a total reverse shoulder replacement. He is awesome!
Treated me with respect. Got my shot and made appointment for the next one