Gary V. Wertman, II, DO

Robert E. Coles, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist. Dr. Coles has a wide range of orthopedic expertise, including specializations in sports medicine, joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder, arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction, complex knee surgery, hand surgery, and MAKO robotic surgery. Dr. Coles is now seeing new and established patients at EmergeOrtho offices in Jacksonville, Morehead City and Swansboro.

Thomas E. Bates, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine. An expert in adult joint reconstruction, Dr. Bates' field of expertise includes arthroscopic surgical techniques in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. He has a special interest in minimally invasive and joint-preserving techniques for both older and younger patients with arthritis, including MAKO robotic partial and total knee replacement and total hip replacement. Dr. Bates is now seeing patients at EmergeOrtho offices in Morehead City and Swansboro.

EmergeOrtho in Swansboro on West Corbett Avenue offers highly advanced, compassionate care from a team of experienced board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained physicians, as well as specialized medical and support staff. Specialized orthopedic care at this location includes general orthopedics, spine surgery, joint replacement (hip, knee and shoulder), sports medicine, hand & upper extremity care, and physical therapy. For appointments at the EmergeOrtho Orthopedic Clinic at 775-2 West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro, NC, call or text (910) 332-3800. Same-day appointments may be available. For appointments at the EmergeOrtho Physical Therapy office at 775-2 West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro, NC, call or text (910) 325-0211.