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Your Safety is Our Top Priority

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45? Time To Screen For Colon Cancer.

Early detection may save your life.

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Patient Experience Exceeds Expectations

Our patient experience scores exceed national averages

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Glaucoma Can Steal Your Sight

Early detection is key to treating glaucoma.

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Next Generation of Joint Replacement: Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

We now offer robotic-arm assisted joint replacement.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Meet the Doctors

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Thomas E. Bates Thomas E. Bates AAOS, M.D. Robert E. Coles Robert E. Coles AAOS, M.D. Ashraf F. Guirgues Ashraf F. Guirgues M.D., FAAOS John T. Johnson, Jr. John T. Johnson, Jr. M.D., F.A.C.S. Neil D. Jones Neil D. Jones M.D., FACS Arthur G. Klose Arthur G. Klose M.D., F.A.C.S. John V. LoPiccolo John V. LoPiccolo DPM, FACFAS Mindy Merritt Mindy Merritt M.D. Jeffrey K. Moore Jeffrey K. Moore M.D. Will Ramsey Will Ramsey M.D. John Spellman John Spellman M.D. Jeffrey J. Viscardi Jeffrey J. Viscardi M.D. Gary V. Wertman, II Gary V. Wertman, II D.O. Juozas Zavadzkas Juozas Zavadzkas M.D.
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Mar 29, 2023
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

They were all very nice to me.i have several things done there and have been treated good each time.

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Mar 28, 2023
Facebook • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

I have had a few procedures here. Always efficient, friendly and knowledgeable.

Google
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Mar 28, 2023
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

I have had six surgeries prior to this procedure. This office is the most organized professional staff I have had the pleasure to work with. A gun shot hand 15 years after with unique issues was brought to Dr. Wertman. Unfathomable wonderful results. Go nowhere else.

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Mar 28, 2023
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

Super staff, super nurses, great surgeon, great experience!!

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Mar 28, 2023
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

Amazing hospitality and professionalism from the beginning of your process coming through the door until you leave! Very friendly with great bedtime manners. The nurses and staff were accommodating during every interaction.


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