EDEN, N.C., September 25, 2024 — The UNC Health Rockingham Board of Directors recently welcomed Phillip Stetler, DO as a new member. Dr. Stetler is an orthopedic surgeon at UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Eden. He has a special interest in total joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma and fracture care.
“The Board has been impressed with Dr. Stetler since he joined our team at UNC Health Rockingham,” said Board of Directors Chair Jeffrey Parris. “His approach to treating the whole patient and understanding of our rural health system makes him a great addition to the board.”
Dr. Stetler brings not only his passion for healing the entire person, but also a strong desire to provide care for patients in rural areas. He hopes to bring this same perspective to the hospital board when considering how to best provide care and services to those whose needs bring them to UNC Health Rockingham for treatment.
“I am passionate about overall community health efforts, especially now that I’m back close to home,” said Stetler. “By serving on the UNC Health Rockingham Board of Directors, I hope to extend my ability to help beyond the practice and into the hospital and community to advocate for all patients at UNC Health Rockingham. I look forward to sharing perspectives gained from growing up with rural medicine in my home in tandem with my medical experiences.”
Dr. Stetler attended medical school at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Ohio. Following his residency, Dr. Stetler completed a fellowship with Johns Hopkins Hospital focusing on shoulder and elbow orthopedics. He joined the UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Eden practice in February 2022.
UNC Health Rockingham is a nonprofit, 108-bed community hospital preserving excellent, compassionate and trusted care where it is needed most: close to home. As a cornerstone in Eden, N.C., and a major employer, UNC Health Rockingham serves people throughout Rockingham County and in neighboring Southern Virginia areas. In addition to inpatient, outpatient, surgical and emergency care, the hospital offers diagnostic and treatment services, provide screenings and tests and lead wellness initiatives. More information about UNC Health Rockingham may be found at uncrockingham.org.
