Overview
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.
Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mononeuritis Multiplex. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Mononeuritis Multiplex.
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Locations
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499
1724 W Union Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Vercio has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
Nicholas Iannuzzi is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Iannuzzi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mononeuritis Multiplex. His top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Iannuzzi is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
John Beck is an Orthopedics provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Beck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mononeuritis Multiplex. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Endoscopy. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University’s School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru. Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mononeuritis Multiplex. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Vercio isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Vercio isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Vercio isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Vercio isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Vercio isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Vercio isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Vercio isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Vercio isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- ArthritisDr. Vercio isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Vercio isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Vercio isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Congenital Radioulnar SynostosisDr. Vercio isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.