Merrick J. Wetzler, MD, ABOS, FAAOS, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at South Jersey Orthopedic Associates in Voorhees and Turnersville, NJ, which he joined in 1995. As an orthopedic surgeon, he has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis and preoperative, operative, and postoperative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Moreover, Dr. Wetzler has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-five years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in sports medicine, shoulder and knee reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, and general orthopedics. Dr. Wetzler is active in professional, school, and community sports at every level and is an Associate Editor of The Journal for Arthroscopy and Related Surgeries. Prior to his current endeavors, he served as co-director of Virtua’s Sports Medicine Program, medical chairman/director for Team USA in the 2009 International Maccabiah Games, medical director for Team USA in the 2007 European Maccabiah Games, associate medical director for Team USA in the 2005 International Maccabiah Games, and member of the United States Rugby Union Medical and Safety Committee. He has assisted in team medical coverage for the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Wings and has also served as the team orthopedic surgeon for sports teams at Rowan University, Rutgers-Camden University, Eastern Camden County Regional High School, Pemberton Township High School, Cherry Hill West High School, the Jersey Wahoos Swim Team, and the South Jersey Rugby Football Club. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by his sterling record. Hence, he ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. For more information about Dr. Merrick J. Wetzler, please visit http://www.advocaresjorthopedicassoc.com/Providers/Merrick-Wetzler-MD.

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Merrick Wetzler, who serves the Voorhees, New Jersey area at his private practice and several area hospitals.

Dr. Wetzler earned his medical degree at the Temple University School of Medicine and then completed his orthopedic residency at Boston University. To continue his education, Dr. Wetzler undertook fellowships in sports medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, the Rothman Institute, and the Lankenau Hospital and Medical Research Center. He has been board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Merrick J. Wetzler, MD, ABOS, FAAOS, attended Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, CA, and received his medical degree in 1986. Then, he served his orthopedic residency at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. Furthermore, he conducted his fellowships in sports medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, the Rothman Orthopedic Institute, and the Lankenau Hospital and Medical Research Center in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, Dr. Wetzler received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. And, he remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Society, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Association, and the Camden County Medical Society, and the New Jersey Medical Society. Moreover, he attained fellowship of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, having met the standards and guidelines required of the nation’s leading orthopedic surgeons. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a BA degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry acquired at Yale University (1982), where he was an All-Ivy League wrestler and won a gold medal at the Maccabiah Games. He was voted Top Doc in Sports Medicine by his peers (2003-2006, 2008-2009) surveys by SJ Magazine. For more information about Dr. Merrick J. Wetzler, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1046638-Merrick-Wetzler-sports-medicine-specialist-Voorhees-NJ-08043.