Why are Hispanics Less Likely to Screen for Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer screening rates are significantly lower among Hispanic Americans over 50, and Hispanic Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer in advanced stages.
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
Dean R. Marson
M.D.
Mindy Merritt
M.D.
Jeffrey K. Moore
M.D.
John Spellman
M.D.
Jeffrey J. Viscardi
M.D.
Gary V. Wertman, II
D.O.
Juozas Zavadzkas
M.D.
7 Reviews
Nov 3, 2020
Sep 1, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Surgeon John T. Johnson and his staff and nurses are probably the kindest folks I've ever run across in a medical setting. If you want to be educated about your condition, and have the best people working on your behalf, make an appointment at The Surgical Center of Morehead City. From the receptionist to the anesthesiologist, this place and it's team are top notch. They are always on time, follow strict Covid rules, and make your visit their priority. Highly recommend.
May 16, 2019
Had last cataract surgery with great success.
Aug 30, 2017
Everyone staff member here are family oriented and care about you and you are doing.
Jun 24, 2017
We were there yesterday day they were right on time
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I had my gallbladder removed here and had the best experience! Everybody was super friendly and very attentive. Everything from the sweet nurses that chatted with me through the pre-op, the kind anesthesiologist, and the surgeon himself was very professional and made me feel like they honestly cared about me. Special thanks to Ms. Kara, Ms. Amy, and Dr. Zee for everything you did!!