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Why Choose Us?
Our physicians and staff at Surgical Center of Morehead City are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to treat an array of orthopedic, back, eye, podiatry, urology, gastrointestinal, plastic surgery, general surgery and chronic pain conditions.
Our goal at Surgical Center of Morehead City is to ensure your comfort and safety by providing a team of board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses whose focus is your comfort and care.
Additionally, our patients have highly rated the care they have received from our doctors and staff and say they are likely to recommend our center for outpatient procedures. See what they had to say.
For Your Visit
Surgical Center of Morehead City is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At Surgical Center of Morehead City, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Surgical Center of Morehead City accepts most major insurance. AWe will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet the Doctors
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Thomas E. Bates
M.D., AAOS
Robert E. Coles
M.D., AAOS
Ashraf F. Guirgues
M.D., FAAOS
John T. Johnson, Jr.
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Neil D. Jones
M.D., FACS
Arthur G. Klose
M.D., F.A.C.S.
John V. LoPiccolo
DPM, FACFAS
Mindy Merritt
M.D.
Jeffrey K. Moore
M.D.
Will Ramsey
M.D.
John Spellman
M.D.
Jeffrey J. Viscardi
M.D.
Gary V. Wertman, II
D.O.
Juozas Zavadzkas
M.D.
177 Reviews
Jun 4, 2024
May 2, 2024
Excellent staff, highly organized and efficient, very nice modern facility. Very pleased to have a good local option for a once-every-few-years procedure. No photos or videos 🙄
Apr 2, 2024
We've been here for a number of procedures. The staff are all amazing. Have never ever been treated more kindly or more professionally anywhere. Thank you!
Oct 4, 2023
I was told by my primary to get established in MHC for an orthopedic problem I have. I have been going to Raleigh for this. I was denied help in MHC with no reason given. Some doctors do not seem to be practicing for the right reasons. I will continue to drive to Raleigh where I am sure I will get much better care anyway.
Sep 26, 2023
I went here to see Dr Guirgues for cervical surgery and he was great and his staff was great and the surgery was done at the hospital and all the nurses there were all very nice. But from the beginning of the process the people working at the front desk registration at the center for surgery were the most unprofessional, condescending and just downright rude bunch I have ever had to deal with. It is very obvious that they hate their jobs and love talking down to older folks and treating them like little children. I will never go to this place again as it is the worst treatment I have ever received from a medical establishment.
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Every experience was an A. From start to finish they showed professionalism and caring