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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
AAOS, M.D.
Robert E. Coles
AAOS, M.D.
Ashraf F. Guirgues
FAAOS, M.D.
John T. Johnson, Jr.
F.A.C.S., M.D.
Neil D. Jones
FACS, M.D.
Arthur G. Klose
F.A.C.S., M.D.
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.
38 Reviews
May 3, 2022
Apr 26, 2022
I had left total hip replacement surgery on April 15. From the time that my surgery was scheduled until after my surgery, the doctors, nurses, technicians all gave me support. I received education materials regarding how to prepare for surgery. Also I got information on how to properly recuperate. With hip surgery, I have restrictions for 6 - 8 weeks after surgery. Now I am going to physical therapy to help me get back to normal. I highly recommend my surgeon, Dr. Thomas Bates, and The Surgical Center of Morehead City!
Apr 12, 2022
Excellent patient care! Patient and kind.
Mar 29, 2022
Despite the reason for my visit to the Surgical Center I have to say it was pleasant. The nurses were kind and eager to make me as comfortable as possible. The wait was minimal and the procedure went smoothly ..
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Dr. Wertman is a good doctor. The people at the center were very nice and made sure to explain everything . They also made sure I was comfortable.