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Dr. Robert C. Martin

Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a former Captain in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Naval Reserve with over a decade of active-duty service, Dr. Robert C. Martin is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with more than 40 years of extensive clinical experience. He delivers individualized, patient-centered care that prioritizes each patient’s quality of life, actively engaging patients and their families to achieve meaningful functional improvement and long-term musculoskeletal health.

Dr. Martin maintains the highest standards of surgical excellence and remains at the forefront of orthopedic advancements. He treats a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, with specialized expertise in advanced arthroscopic techniques, sports medicine, and disorders of the knee and shoulder.

Dr. Robert Martin
Dr. Robert Martin, D.O.

With more than 40 years of orthopedic experience, Dr. Martin continues to deliver advanced arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine care to patients across Eastern North Carolina, helping them return to the activities they love.

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Qualifications

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Science – Biology
  • Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ : 1977

Medical Studies

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA: 1982

Internship

  • National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD: 1983

Residency

  • National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD: 1988

Fellowship

Academic Appointments

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, VA Medical Center/Duke University, Durham, NC : 1995-2000

Professional Appointments

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics Surgery VA Hospital and Duke University of Medical Center Durham. North Carolina (1994-2002)
  • Instructor of Surgery, Department of Surgery
    F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine
    Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799
  • Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Heritage Hospital
    Tarboro, North Carolina
  • Attending Orthopaedics Surgeon Nash General Hospital
    Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Organizational Appointments

  • Member, Kaiser Permanente National Orthopaedic Chief Taskforce – Goal: Design methods for orthopaedic information sharing to improve quality service and reduce cost (1995-1998)
  • Member, Kaiser Permanente National Product Organization – Goal: Committee of 8 to standardize and select orthopaedic equipment and devices for use in the Kaiser system nationally (1996-1998)

Editorial Appointments

  • Member, Editorial Review Board, Permanente Medical Journal (1996-2000)

Committee Appointments

  • Emergency Medicine, Rex Hospital (1996-1998)
  • Sport Medicine, Wake Medical Society (1996-1997)
  • Clinical Management, Heritage Hospital (1898-1999)
  • Physician Council, Pitt Co Med System (1998-1999)

Licensure Boards

Board Certifications

Awards & Honors

  • Kaplan Award: For most outstanding research in upper extremity anatomy (1991)
  • Joseph D. Godfrey Outstanding Resident Research Award, (1985 & 1987)
  • Tri Beta Honor Society — Biology (1975-77)

Certifications

  • Midas Rex Course Mar 1986
  • AO Basic Course (Davos) Dec 1986
  • Microvascular Surgery Course July 1987
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Jan 1998
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support June 1988
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support May 1989
  • Autogenic Chondrocyte Transplantation Mar 1998

Research / Contributions

Dr. Martin has been recognized for outstanding research throughout his career and continues to contribute to patient education on the CR Ortho site.

  • Kaplan Award: For most outstanding research in upper extremity anatomy (1991)
  • Joseph D. Godfrey Outstanding Resident Research Award (1985 & 1987)
  • Medically reviewed and contributed to: “Tripping for Science: How to Prevent Falls” – patient education article on fall prevention and bone health.

Management Training

  • Medicine and Management Course-A comprehensive executive management training course, Atlanta GA (1993-1994)
  • Quality and Daily Work (1996)
  • Bold Organizational Leadership and Development (1996)

Military Service

  • Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve
  • Health Professional Sciences Scholarship (1978-82) Active Duty (1982-91)
  • Executive Officer, PRIMES Unit Raleigh, NC (1991 to 1998)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Royal College of Surgeons
  • North Carolina Orthopaedic Association
  • North Carolina Medical Society

Hospital Affiliations

  • UNC Nash Health Care – Rocky Mount

Office Location:

Carolina Regional Orthopaedics
110 Patrick Court
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
Location Phone: 252-443-0400
Location Fax: 252-443-0572

 

Our Locations

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Orthopedics Rocky Mount

Carolina Regional Orthopaedics, PA
Mon-Thurs

Address:
110 Patrick Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Hours:
Monday- Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

Closed
Friday - Sunday

Phone: 252-443-0400
Fax: 252-443-0572

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Pain Management Clinic Tarboro

Carolina Regional Orthopaedics, PA
Tuesdays Only

Address:
101 Clinic Dr. Ste. 7A, Tarboro, NC 27886

Hours:
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Closed:
Sunday - Monday, Wednesday - Saturday

Phone: 252-443-0400
Fax: 252-443-0572