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.
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He is a great doctor
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very helpful
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Cole’s is a great doctor. He’s kind and patient
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Waited for 1 hour 41 minutes to spend five minutes with the Dr. Kind of like a roller coaster at Carowinds.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
since 2015, Dr. Cole has replaced both knees and a hip. Yesterday he worked on my hand I would highly recommend him to anybody that needs orthopedics.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Great Dr
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He explained my options and we both were satisfied with the selection. I wa impressed that it did not involve surgery
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very nice and took time to listen to me.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
The wait was a little long, but all my concerns were answered.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very short
(1 month ago)
Sep-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
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
He is a great doctor
Very helpful
Dr Cole’s is a great doctor. He’s kind and patient
Waited for 1 hour 41 minutes to spend five minutes with the Dr. Kind of like a roller coaster at Carowinds.
since 2015, Dr. Cole has replaced both knees and a hip. Yesterday he worked on my hand I would highly recommend him to anybody that needs orthopedics.
Great Dr
He explained my options and we both were satisfied with the selection. I wa impressed that it did not involve surgery
Very nice and took time to listen to me.
The wait was a little long, but all my concerns were answered.
Very short