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We Are Currently Closed Due to Inclement Weather

We Will Reopen Wednesday, Jan. 4, With Modified Hours

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Celebrating Our Patient Experience Scores

Our Ratings Exceed National Averages

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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 M.D., AAOS Robert E. Coles Robert E. Coles M.D., AAOS Ashraf F. Guirgues Ashraf F. Guirgues M.D., FAAOS John V. LoPiccolo John V. LoPiccolo DPM, FACFAS Will Ramsey Will Ramsey M.D. John Spellman John Spellman M.D. Gary V. Wertman, II Gary V. Wertman, II D.O.
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5.0/5
Feb 2, 2026
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5.0/5
Jan 31, 2026
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

Just had both of my carpal tunnel release surgeries performed at the Surgical Center and could not have asked for a better experience. The admin staff, pre- and post-op nurses and surgical teams are wonderful. Great bedside manner and kindness alongside of professionalism and competence. Highly recommend.

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5.0/5
Jan 30, 2026
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

Everyone was extremely helpful and very nice.

Google
5.0/5
Jan 29, 2026
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

Google
5.0/5
Jan 29, 2026
Google • The Surgical Center of Morehead City

Everybody worked together as a team and made sure you were comfortable at every moment, I was very impressed. This was my first visit. I would definitely have more procedures done at that facility if the opportunity existed.


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3714 Guardian Avenue, Suite W,
Morehead City, NC 28557

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