Merrick Wetzler MD
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Advocare South Jersey Orthopedic Associates
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502 Centennial BlvdSuite 6Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone+1 856-424-8866
Fax+1 856-424-5731
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Summary
- Dr. Merrick Wetzler is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Voorhees, NJ, with subspecialties in foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Dr. Wetzler has expertise in handling rotator cuff injuries, achilles tendon repair, as well as foot, ankle, shoulder, and elbow surgeries. He serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Arthroscopy and has several publications to his name, contributing to fields like suture techniques and sports-related injuries.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1994 - 1995
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1994
Albert Einstein Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1995 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1993 - 2008
ME State Medical License Active through 2004
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2013, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2013, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparison of outcomes after MPFL reconstruction in adult vs pediatric populations: A systematic review of the literature.Jack Carfagno, Rachel Keller, Steven Fischer, Ruchir Nanavati, John Pignatoro
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2026-02-01 - 2 citationsMedial Patellofemoral Ligament Repair Augmented With Reinforced Bioinductive Implant Using Double-Bundle Patella Docking Technique.Matthew J Schultz, Elizabeth Ford, Merrick Wetzler, Sean McMillan
Arthroscopy Techniques. 2025-02-01 - Editorial Commentary: Tissue-Engineered Meniscal Scaffolds and Implants Show Promising Short-Term Outcomes While Long-Term Comparison With Meniscal Allograft Transplan...Aakash Patel, Tyler Pratte, Merrick Wetzler
Arthroscopy. 2024-03-01
Press Mentions
Get to Know Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Merrick WetzlerAugust 29th, 2019
Mark G. Siegel, M.D., Associate EditorJanuary 2nd, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American Orthopedic Society of Sports MedicineFellow
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