Medical Service Providers

Last updated July 2025.

This list was created from first-hand recommendations by Pine Knoll Shores residents. Each provider has been personally used and positively reviewed by neighbors who shared their experiences with the PKS Council on Aging.

We share these suggestions as a helpful, community-based resource—not as professional endorsements.

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Arthritis/Rheumatology

Kevin McKnight, MD
Arthritis + Rehab Medicine
320 Salter Path Rd Ste A, Pine Knoll Shores, NC
252‑773‑0068
Reviews: 1
Comments: Dr. McKnight/Samuel McArthur (PA) highly skilled across arthritic conditions.

Back Pain Management

Earl Franz, DO
Carolina Center for Surgery
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑2101
Reviews: 1
Comments: As needed for lower back pain.

Back Pain Surgery

Ashraf Guirgues, MD, FAAOS
Carolina Center for Surgery
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑2101
Reviews: 1
Comments: Emergency back surgery.

Bone and Tissue Surgery

Robert Coles, MD, AAOS
Carolina Center for Surgery
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑2101
Reviews: 1
Comments: Long term patient; multiple surgeries.

Cardiologist

Michael Rave, MD
Carolina East Heart Center
2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC
252‑808‑0145
Reviews: 1
Comments: Excellent. Army trained.

Colonoscopy

Mindy Merritt, MD
Carolina Center for Surgery
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑2101
Reviews: 1
Comments: As needed for colonoscopy.

Eye Care

Matthew Waner, OD
Tracy Waner, OD
Waner Family Eye Care
4253 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
252‑622‑4358
Reviews: 1
Comments: Both are thorough and responsive in emergencies. They take time and provide excellent referrals.

Orthopedist

Gary V. Wertman, II, DO
Carteret Surgical Center
3722 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC
252‑648‑0409
Reviews: 1
Comments: Successful hand surgery – almost complete recovery of motion. Compassionate and responsive. (hand/wrist)

PCP

David Henderson, PA-C
Crystal Coast Family Practice
5056 Hwy 70, Morehead City, NC
252‑724‑8414
Reviews: 1
Comments: Very knowledgeable. Patient. Clear Communicator.

Joseph Nutz, MD
Seabreeze Medical (JCMC – Jacksonville Children’s Medical Clinic)
700 N Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC
252‑499‑2211
Reviews: 1
Comments: Concierge Dr.

Patrick Morgante, DO
Seabreeze Medical
5056 Hwy 70, Morehead City, NC
252‑727‑4933
Reviews: 1
Comments: —

Physician Assistant

Sarah Bedard, PA-C, MPAS
Carolina Center for Surgery
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑2101
Reviews: 1
Comments: Excellent assistant.

Physical Therapy

Julie Cooper, PT, DPT, CLT
Carteret Health Care
3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
252‑499‑8461
Reviews: 1
Comments: Highly experienced PT; works across modalities.

Merlie Glasgow
Carteret Health Care
3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
252‑499‑6081
Reviews: 1
Comments: Excellent, arrived on time, called to set up appts.

Urology

Arthur Klose, MD
Carolina Center for Surgery
306 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC
252‑733‑4576
Reviews: 1
Comments: Excellent. Excellent support staff.

Dental Providers

Donna Gentry, DDS
Seaside Dentistry
300 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC
252‑764‑2784
Reviews: 1
Comments: Great staff, hygienists, techs and dentists.

Rachel Tucker, DDS
James Wells, DDS
Wells Family Dentistry
506 North 35th St, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑3010
Reviews: 1
Comments: Great staff, hygienists. Very current.

McSherry Wells, DDS
Wells Family Dentistry
506 North 35th St, Morehead City, NC
252‑247‑3010
Reviews: 1
Comments: See above.

Kenneth Westbrook, DDS
Kenneth Westbrook, DDS
4251 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
252‑726‑5778
Reviews: 1
Comments: Excellent. Efficient. Friendly office staff. Responsive to emergency situations.