Fred W. Ortmann IV, MD
Fred W. Ortmann IV, MD

Hand & Wrist, Elbow & Arm

Hand Surgeon: Upper Extremity with focus on the Hand, Wrist, & Elbow

Triad Region

Greensboro Orthopedic Clinic Northline Ave.

About Dr. Ortmann IV, MD

Dr. Ortmann is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in hand & upper extremity surgery. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the upper extremity focusing on the hand, wrist, and elbow – helping patients get back to work, sports, and daily life without pain. Whether you’re in need of orthopedic card for a fracture, tendon or nerve injury, arthritis, or an athletic-related injury, Dr. Ortmann provides subspecialized orthopedic care at EmergeOrtho’s Greensboro | Orthopedic Clinic location.

He strives to deliver patient-centered care by encouraging his patients to be actively involved in their medical care. After meeting with and listening to his patients, Dr. Ortmann develops a treatment plan to reflect the patient’s individual needs and values. He sees each patient as an individual and treats each as a whole person, not just their injury.

Beyond the orthopedic clinic, building and maintaining positive relationships within the community is important to Dr. Ortmann – supporting youth sports programs, local schools, and charity events. As an athletic himself, enjoying swimming, golf, pickleball, and tennis Dr. Ortmann understands the importance of staying healthy and active.

Orthopedic Clinic Location

EmergeOrtho Greensboro | Orthopedic Clinic

3200 Northline Ave., Suite 200

Floor 2

Greensboro, NC 27408

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Education and Training

  • Undergraduate: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
  • Medical School: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC
  • Fellowship Training: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Brown University/University Orthopedics, Providence, RI

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
    • Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    • Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand

Associations

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)
  • Greater Greensboro Society of Medicine (GGSM)

Specialties & Services

News and Blog

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Triad Region

PRESS RELEASE EmergeOrtho Expands in Greensboro Through Strategic Merger Greensboro, NC – October 24, 2025 EmergeOrtho is proud to announce the merger of three respected, physician-owned orthopedic practices in Greensboro. Effective October 4, 2025, Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists and Guilford Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, collectively known as Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists (SOS) have joined EmergeOrtho....

Patient Reviews

Dr. Ortmann is all around the best arm and hand doctor I have ever met, he did surgery on my elbow and did a GREAT JOB! IF YOU HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR HANDS AND ARMS...SEE HIM! I WOULD DRIVE 100 MILES TO SEE HIM IF MY ARM NEEDED ANOTHER SURGERY!

Fred Ortmann IV Review

TRIAD REGION PATIENT

Dr. Ortmann performed my surgery on May 1st, his staff are very sweet people, they took really good care of me, they checked on me. After surgery, I recommend anyone to them.

Fred Ortmann IV Review

TRIAD REGION PATIENT

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