Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101
Beaufort, SC
29902
Top reviews
I was very pleased with the way he went about accessing my problem. Once he had a solid understanding of the issues he clearly described the problem and the range of remedial treatments available. He described the increasing levelShow mores of meficsl care available, with his recommendation being to follow the least intrusive option, which in my case was Physical Therapy. The Therapist was wonderful and provided a series of exercises to be done at home. After PT concluded, I was provided a well designed continuing at home program. The out take evaluation by Dr. Salzer was as solid and detailed as the intake one. I was very pleased with the treatment program that Dr. Salzer orcestrated.
Dr Salzar is amazing. He is compassionate, patient, thorough and very very smart. I go to him with a variety of symptoms and he figures out what is wrong and how to fix it. So nice to be able to go to Dr Salzar and not have tShow moreo figure out on my own which specialist to go to….. there aren’t very many doctors left like Dr Salzar. I wish him all the best in the world…. But I sincerely hope he never retires. Many thanks to Dr Salzar and all you do for me.
Dr. Salzer is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at BOSS Orthopaedics in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island, SC, specializing in joint, hand, and general orthopaedic surgery.
A native of New Orleans, Dr. Salzer completed medical school and residency at Tulane University, followed by advanced training in sports medicine at the prestigious Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, under the direction of Drs. Jack Hughston and James Andrews.
Dr. Salzer established Beaufort Orthopaedic Sports & Spine (now BOSS) in 1987 to fill the local need for state-of-the-art orthopaedic care with an emphasis on principles of sports medicine, utilizing physical therapy extensively, with surgeries only done in the context of the rehabilitation process.
Although many of these techniques were originally developed for athletes, Dr. Salzer applies the same principles to problems that are common to the general population with outstanding outcomes.
Dr. Salzer has a broad range of interests in orthopaedics and approaches every patient on a comprehensive basis. Whenever possible, he focuses on non-operative treatment and improving patients’ conditioning and flexibility before surgical consideration.
Dr. Salzer has surgical and non-operative experience in treating a broad variety of orthopaedic conditions, including spine, hip, knee, and shoulder. He also has expertise in hand surgery, treating a wide variety of hand disorders. Although he was trained in spine surgery, he now focuses on the non-operative conservative management of spine disorders. When surgery is needed, he refers patients to his partners, orthopaedic spine surgeons, Drs. Scott Strohmeyer and Andrew Castro.
ACL Tear
Arthritis
Arthroscopic Surgery
CMC Replacement
Carpal Tunnel
Dupuytren's Disease
Fracture Care
Hand & Wrist Injuries
Herniated Disc
Hip Replacement
Joint Injections
Knee Injuries
Knee Replacement
MRI
Meniscus Tear
Neck & Back Pain
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Stenosis
Tendonitis
Trigger Finger
Locations (4)
BOSS Orthopaedics
1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101
Beaufort, SC, 29902
BOSS Orthopaedics
39 Hospital Center Cmns
Second Floor
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
BOSS Orthopaedics
4812 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC, 29910
BOSS Orthopaedics
4812 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC, 29910
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NPI Number
1356385454
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
The doctor visit was prompt, courteous, and very helpful. The parking was a problem, no spaces in the lot, had to park far away in the dirt. Front check-in could use two people, long wait standing in line with bad knee.
If you are having any issues with your hands, please call Dr. Salzer. He is the best.
I was very pleased with the way he went about accessing my problem. Once he had a solid understanding of the issues he clearly described the problem and the range of remedial treatments available. He described the increasing levels of meficsl care available, with his recommendation being to follow the least intrusive option, which in my case was Physical Therapy. The Therapist was wonderful and provided a series of exercises to be done at home. After PT concluded, I was provided a well designed continuing at home program. The out take evaluation by Dr. Salzer was as solid and detailed as the intake one. I was very pleased with the treatment program that Dr. Salzer orcestrated.
I went to Dr Salzer because I felt he was extremely competent and also because he had a very nice bedside manner. He listen to me explain the issues in my hand and then he laid out a plan of action.
Wonderful visit and very informative
Very professional and caring as always
Dr salzer listened to my problems and helped me find a way to work through my hand problems in the midst of other physical problems
Dr. Salazar is the best!
Good
Everyone on the BOSS team from reception to nurse to Dr. Salzar was warm, friendly, and very professional. I have a great deal of confidence in the care I receive.
Dr Salzar is amazing. He is compassionate, patient, thorough and very very smart. I go to him with a variety of symptoms and he figures out what is wrong and how to fix it. So nice to be able to go to Dr Salzar and not have to figure out on my own which specialist to go to….. there aren’t very many doctors left like Dr Salzar. I wish him all the best in the world…. But I sincerely hope he never retires. Many thanks to Dr Salzar and all you do for me.
Great diagnosis, surgery and care. No complaints!
I have been seeing Dr. Salzer for a number of years now, and have always been satisfied with his knowledge and treatments.
Always a good visit with my old friend Dr. Ralph Salzer. This visit set my mind at ease not having to deal with hip joint replacement but spinal stenosis. No surgery required and fingers crossed that physical therapy (referral) will correct my issues. Rob Hilton
Great , attentive service…always
Considerate, professional and thorough. Highly recommend!
every thing was perfect
Good. Been seeing him for years and I trust him. He did my wife’s hip replacement many years ago and it’s still going strong
Dr. Salazar is the best. Explained everything so clearly I really feel that I know what is going on and how to fix it.
After experiencing a pinkie finger fracture and “boutonnière” injury to the tendon, I received excellent care from Dr. Salzer. I ended up in a finger cast and hand therapy quickly. After 8 weeks, my finger is almost as good as new. I’m glad that I had the injury checked out fairly quickly and expect a full recovery. Thanks, BOSS.
My comments are forthcoming!
My patient experience with Dr. Salzer was excellent. He communicated well, thoroughly explained the reason behind my problem and demonstrated concern for me as the patient. Dr. Salzer’s treatment intervention was appropriate and carried out in a manner that I felt confident with his technique. I highly recommend Dr. Salzer.
I give Dr Salzer a 5! The office staff I rated a 4 due to a mix up in my appointments. The office staff made an appointment for me to come in 7 days post surgery to have my stitches removed when in fact Dr Salzer told me 10 days to come back for the stitches to be removed. Not a big deal, but a special trip was made with the expectation of removing the stitches when in fact that was not the case.
Dr. Salzer is THE best orthopedic doctor I have ever seen. He is compassionate and very thorough. I highly recommend him.
Extremely knowledgable, very thorough and easy to talk with. Like the treatment plan he prescribed.
Awesome service from start to finish. Everything was explained in detail. True compassion and concern.
Dr.Salzer and staff are always so accommodating and take great care of me and my issues.
Dr. Salzer explained the issues clearly and was very thorough. The staff were all very friendly and I would definitely recommend this office.
Very satisfactory!
Dr. Salzer figured out what was wrong with me within 2 visits, after trying other Dr's for several years. I still have to go back to him for surgery on my hand eventually after other things are taking care of first. I will gladly go back and trust him with doing the surgery.
