Dr. Wertman is a graduate of Penn State University and Philadelphia College of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery training in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He practiced for a short time in eastern North Carolina, but quickly realized the community’s need for a fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. Subsequently, he completed an upper extremity fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hand Center in Charlotte, NC, where he specialized in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery. During his fellowship training, he had the unique opportunity to treat a variety of upper extremity injuries in professional athletes within the greater Charlotte area.

Dr. Wertman has a broad range of orthopaedic knowledge, and his special interests include: 

• Upper extremity conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder
• Arthritis, fracture care and sports/work-related injuries
• Nerve compression syndromes, traumatic reconstructions, and congenital abnormalities
• A team approach in patient care, involving occupational therapists, physicians, and the patient’s family to coordinate a smooth recovery and return to normal activity.

Dr. Wertman is board certified in orthopaedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand/upper extremity surgery. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics (AOAO), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)

Dr. Wertman is active in supporting local high school sports and community service projects. He enjoys the mild climate of Eastern NC and enjoys entertaining his wife and family on the waters of the crystal coast.

Practice Website: www.cc4surgery.com