Robert C. Vercio, MD

Hand Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Virtual Visits Available

Robert C. Vercio, MD, is fellowship trained in all aspects of surgery in the hand, elbow and shoulder. He completed the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

He is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.

Dr. Vercio is a South Sound native who grew up in Gig Harbor and is excited to be back in the PNW. When not mending bones in need, he enjoys chasing around his small family, spending time on the water, artisan bread baking and photography.

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Education

Program: MD
Institution: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Program: Residency
Institution: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Program: Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity
Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin

Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Locations

Care Center

7308 Bridgeport Way W. Suite 201
Lakewood, WA 98499-8000

(253) 582-1617

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Care Center

1724 W. Union Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98405-2099

(253) 752-1160

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Care Center

2727 Hollycroft Street Suite #410
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

(253) 358-4015

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Primary Specialties:

Additional Specialties:

  • Carpal Tunnel Release and Nerve Decompressions
  • Fracture and tendon injuries of the upper extremity
  • Hand and wrist surgery
  • Shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Shoulder arthroplasty
  • Shoulder arthroscopy including rotator cuff repair
  • Sports medicine of the upper extremity
  • Thumb arthroplasty
  • Ultrasound evaluation
  • Ultrasound guided injections of the upper extremity
  • Wrist, elbow, and shoulder arthroscopy

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