In joining OAA, Dr. Robert Wertz brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating patients with a variety of painful conditions, both acute and chronic. These include chronic and acute back pain, sciatica, neck pain, spinal fractures, neuropathic pain (nerve pain), cancer pain, and more.
In joining OAA, Dr. Robert Wertz brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating patients with a variety of painful conditions, both acute and chronic. These include chronic and acute back pain, sciatica, neck pain, spinal fractures, neuropathic pain (nerve pain), cancer pain, and more.
Growing up in central Pennsylvania, Dr. Robert Wertz knew that he wanted to be a doctor at an early age while listening to his father, who is a general surgeon, talk about his work and accompanying him on rounds at the hospital. It wasn’t until medical school, however, that Dr. Wertz became interested in pain management after seeing how patients’ lives were transformed by alleviating them of the burden of chronic pain.
Dr. Wertz moved to the Lehigh Valley in 1996 after completing his residency in Anesthesiology at the Pennsylvania State University and a fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. In joining OAA, he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating patients with a variety of painful conditions, both acute and chronic. These include chronic and acute back pain, sciatica, neck pain, spinal fractures, neuropathic pain (nerve pain), cancer pain, and more.
While a medical student at Hershey Medical Center, Dr. Wertz developed an interest in clinical research and won the prestigious Howard E. Morgan award for basic science research. In his practice since coming to the Lehigh Valley, he has participated in numerous clinical trials of novel pain therapies as either a principle or sub-investigator. His interest in current research brings cutting-edge treatments to the patients for whom he cares.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University
Hershey, PA
Internship
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
Residency – Anesthesiology
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
Fellowship – Pain Management
The University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Charlottesville, VA
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Pain Management – American Board of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology – American Board of Anesthesiology
Explained everything. Was very thorough.
My visit with Dr. Wertz went great!
Dr. Wertz is a good listener and is knowledgeable and caring.
Always listens to me but wants to do the best for me and help the pain!
Dr Wertz is always very professional and informative.
Doctor Weitz in the whole staff and surgery center were fantastic very professional and caring asked questions and listen to what I had to say. I would definitely recommend Dr. worts and the staff at the surgery center to all family friends and anyone who asks.
Great experience Dr.Wertz is very friendly and thorough. Explains every step and most important no pain with my injections.
Usually excellent results. Seeing him today.
Dr Wertz is a Wonderful Physician and Pain Management Specialist. He has helped me Tremendously over the last few years with my back pain. I highly recommend Dr Wertz and His Team to All.
Explained everything and was very thorough and gentle.