Advanced Solutions for Orthopedics & Spine

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51
Offices Serving the Coastal Region
45 +
Board-Certified Orthopedic Providers
20
Exceptional Orthopedic Services & Specialties Provided
7000 +
Patient 4.9 Star Reviews In the Last 6 Months

Where Does It Hurt?

EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region offers advanced orthopedic and spine care throughout southeastern North Carolina and now serves South Carolina. Our full-service offices include an extensive, highly trained staff that includes fellowship-trained, board-certified experts in every specialty.

EmergeOrtho Coastal Region Location Map of Coastal Region of North Carolina

Serving the Coastal Region of the Carolinas From New Bern to Myrtle Beach

EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region offers 18 full-service orthopedic medical offices, 17 physical therapy locations (hand therapy available in select locations), and 8 orthopedic-specialized urgent care offices throughout the following southeastern North Carolina and South Carolina counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender and Horry. Most locations offer advanced MRI diagnostics, physical and occupational therapies, and same-day appointments.

Meet Our New Upper Extremity Specialist

Julie E. Glener, MD

Now Seeing Patients in Jacksonville – Country Club Road

Meet Our New Upper Extremity Specialist

Julie E. Glener, MD

Now Seeing Patients in Jacksonville – Country Club Road

An experienced shoulder and elbow surgeon, Dr. Glener joined EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region in August of 2026. She is board-certified in upper extremity, with a special emphasis in primary and revision shoulder joint replacement.

Meet Our New Spine Specialist

Michael J. Patetta, MD

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS IN WILMINGTON – SHIPYARD, WILMINGTON – SEGATE, WILMINGTON – OLEANDER, WILMINGTON – ASHTON AND LELAND – BRUNSWICK FOREST

Meet Our New Spine Specialist

Michael J. Patetta, MD

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS IN WILMINGTON – SHIPYARD, WILMINGTON – SEGATE, WILMINGTON – OLEANDER, WILMINGTON – ASHTON AND LELAND – BRUNSWICK FOREST

Michael Patetta, MD is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who joined EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region in 2026. Dr. Patetta specializes in the comprehensive treatment of disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His approach incorporates motion-preserving procedures, endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and complex reconstructive techniques when appropriate for the patient's condition.

Official Team Physicians

EmergeOrtho serves as the sports medicine team physicians for UNCW Athletics, the Wilmington Sharks, Cape Fear Community College and many of our area high school athletes. Most recently, EmergeOrtho provided coverage for the top athletes at the 2024 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships.

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2024 NCAA Women’s Golf
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Wilmington Hammerheads
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Elevating Seahawk Sports: UNCW Celebrates New Healthcare Partnership

Elevating Seahawk Sports: UNCW Celebrates New Healthcare Partnership

Coastal Region

UNCW Athletics recently celebrated the launch of a game-changing multi-year partnership with Novant Health and EmergeOrtho, marking the largest transformational investment in UNCW Athletics history. Beginning a new era in a partnership that began in 1975, EmergeOrtho officially steps in as the Seahawks’ sports medicine provider for the 26-27 season, alongside Novant Health as the...

UNCW Athletics, Novant Health and EmergeOrtho Forge Landmark Partnership to Enhance Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

UNCW Athletics, Novant Health and EmergeOrtho Forge Landmark Partnership to Enhance Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

Coastal Region

  WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW Athletics announced that Novant Health and EmergeOrtho are proud partners of the Seahawks, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. This multi-year agreement shows UNCW’s dedication to providing a top-tier student-athlete experience through the largest transformational investment in UNCW Athletics history.     “Novant Health is proud to serve as the Official Healthcare Provider of...

When to See a Doctor for Knee Pain

When to See a Doctor for Knee Pain

Coastal Region

Knee injuries or chronic conditions can be a major setback, limiting your mobility and impacting your quality of life. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who enjoys an active lifestyle, dealing with a knee injury can be frustrating and painful. However, the key to a successful recovery often lies in early intervention and effective knee...

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