CARTERET HEALTH CARE - Key Persons

Clyde Brooks

Job Titles:

Member of the Board
/ Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ashraf Guirgues

Job Titles:

Member of the Board
Vice Chief of Staff

Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand/upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gary Wertman is a graduate of Penn State University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery training in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he practiced for a short time in eastern North Carolina before quickly realizing the community's need for a fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hand Center in Charlotte, NC, where he specialized in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery. During his fellowship training, Dr. Wertman had the unique opportunity of using sports medicine to treat a variety of upper extremity injuries in professional athletes within the greater Charlotte area. He is dedicated to the team approach to patient care, involving the orthopedic surgeon, occupational therapists, physicians, and the patient's family to coordinate a smooth recovery and return to normal activity. Education Board Certification American Osteopathic Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship

Dr. Jeffrey Moore

Job Titles:

Secretary of the Board

Dr. John Gould

Job Titles:

Chief of Staff
Member of the Board

Earl Frantz

Earl Frantz, DO, is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Frantz served in the U. S. Navy for twenty years, including deployment on the USS Acadia during Desert Storm/Shield, and was the Clinical Director and Senior Medical Officer of the Naval Branch Clinic in Dahlgren, Virginia. He also served overseas as the Department Head, Family Medicine at US Naval Hospital Guam. Dr. Frantz then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of San Diego and Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom as a concussion specialist and the head of the Concussion Center for the Marine Corps at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. He completed his naval career as the department head of sports medicine at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, Dr. Frantz has a broad range of orthopedic and primary care experience and knowledge. A family medicine physician at heart, he enjoys providing care to all age groups for any muscle skeletal issue. Dr. Frantz has also been one of the leading military physicians on developing strategies for the treatment of concussions. Dr. Frantz enjoys country living with his wife. They have four children, all grown and flown. He has a passion for his faith, family and serving others. He enjoys camping and hiking and visiting his family in his free time. He also serves various ministries locally. Serving the coastal region, Dr. Frantz offers convenient orthopedic care in Jacksonville, Morehead City, and Swansboro. Education Board Certification