Meet Dr. Ashraf F. Guirgues | Orthopedic Surgeon

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Ashraf Guirgues, MD, FAAOS, is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the North American Spine Society. He is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with 21 years of experience practicing evidence-based medicine.

Dr. Guirgues received his Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed a five-year orthopedic surgery residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a fellowship in spinal surgery with Dr. Bruce Darden at the Charlotte Spine Center in North Carolina.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the North American Spine Society. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

His professional interests are in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He particularly enjoys minimally invasive spinal surgery, such as microdiscectomy and minimally invasive lumbar fusion. He operates as a spinal surgeon at Carteret Health Care, Onslow Memorial Hospital and The Surgical Center of Morehead City. Dr. Guirgues is an integral part of the Carolinas Center for Joint and Spine at Carteret Health Care. He is the director of the Carolinas Center for Spine Surgery which includes a spinal surgeon, physician assistant, nurses, and physical therapists working as a cohesive team.

He previously practiced in New Hampshire before joining Carteret Surgical Associates, now Carolinas Center for Surgery, in 2006. He has completed additional training and is qualified to perform artificial disc replacement in the neck and lower back.

Dr. Guirgues lives and works in Morehead City and Jacksonville, North Carolina, with his wife and three sons. He enjoys the wonderful climate of the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. In his free time, Dr. Guirgues loves skeet shooting.

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Dr. Guirgues is committed to providing comprehensive care, advanced surgical techniques, and personalized treatment plans for patients dealing with spine-related challenges. For those facing complex or uncertain spine conditions, obtaining a deeper understanding of your diagnosis and exploring all treatment options is essential.

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Specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Guirgues delivers expert advice to help you make informed healthcare decisions with confidence.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Guirgues, please call our office at (910) 332-3800.

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Focused yet personal. I value not wasting his time as he has other patients to attend to. He does the same, giving the right amount of attention to current status and next steps. I highly recommend Dr G. and his team.

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