Dr. Wertz graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1978 with a double
major in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Business Finance. His medical degree was
earned at Case Western Reserve University in 1982. He did an internship in General
Surgery at The University of Vermont in 1982-1983. He did his orthopedic surgery
training at the University of Vermont from 1983- 1987. Dr. Wertz has recently been
board recertified by the American Board of orthopedic surgery in 2009. He is a member
of the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Wertz has subspecialty interests in adult reconstructive surgery and has performed
over 1000 total joints of the hip, knee and shoulder. He has been a presenter/moderator at
the Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS) annual meetings and has been an instructor
for total joint implantation at the Academy meeting (AAOS). His other subspecialty
interests include sports medicine and hand surgery.
Dr. Wertz has been an orthopedic consultant at the University of Colorado and continues
to see many university students. He continues to take orthopedic trauma call at Boulder
Community Hospital and Centura Avista Adventist Hospital.
Dr. Wertz is an avid sports enthusiast having competed in skiing, tennis, football, and
wrestling. When not performing orthopedic surgery, he continues to pursue skiing,
tennis, biking, running and fishing.
Board Certification:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Colorado Orthopedic Society
Colorado Medical Society
Boulder County Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations:
Boulder Community Hospital
Avista Hospital