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1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101 (ORTHO)
Beaufort, SC
Recent reviews
Very informal but to the point,
Check on hip problem. Cortisone shot in thumb
About Dr. Ralph Salzer, MD
About Dr. Ralph Salzer
Ralph Salzer, MD, is a joint, hand, and general orthopaedic surgeon at Beaufort Orthopaedic Sports & Spine, serving patients at the Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, locations. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, he established the practice in 1987.
Dr. Salzer received his undergraduate degree at the University of New Orleans and completed his medical training at Tulane University. In 1986, he completed his orthopaedic residency at Tulane University and its affiliated hospitals. He received sports medicine training at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, under the direction of Dr. Jack Huston and Dr. James Andrews. Dr. Salzer is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the South Carolina Orthopaedic Association.
He established the first orthopaedic practice in Beaufort, which emphasizes principles of sports medicine. These principles utilize physical therapy extensively, and surgeries are only done in the context of the rehabilitation process. Although many of these techniques were originally developed for athletes, Dr. Salzer has applied these principles to problems that are common to the general population.
Dr. Salzer takes a particular interest in teaching his patients about their orthopaedic problems so that patients can become participants in their own health care. He 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 a surgical interest in sport problems, including arthroscopy of the knee with reconstruction, or rotator cuff disorders due to the impingement process. He also has expertise in hand surgery, treating a wide variety of hand disorders. Although he was trained in spine surgery, he focuses on the non-operative conservative management of spine disorders. When surgery is needed, he refers to his partner, Scott Strohmeyer, MD.
Over the past 28 years, Dr. Salzer has completed thousands of total knee and hip joint replacements. He currently performs all of the total hip replacements at the practice and continues to perform knee replacement surgery. These surgeries are offered only after attempting conservative management and if the patient’s medical status allows.
Dr. Salzer and his wife, Catherine, reside in Beaufort, where they have five wonderful children, now prospering adults. In their free time, they enjoy all that the Lowcountry has to offer.
Locations (6)
BOSS Orthopaedics
39 Hospital Center Cmns
Second Floor (ORTHO)
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
BOSS Orthopaedics
39 Hospital Center Commons
(PHYSICAL THERAPY)
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
More About Dr. Ralph Salzer
NPI Number
1356385454
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Very informal but to the point,
Check on hip problem. Cortisone shot in thumb
I had a short wait time. Dr Salzar was thorough and and asked me about the recommendation of treatment. My shoulder injection quickly relieved my shoulder pain.
Perfect time sequencing. Pleasant greeting with courteous document handling. Reasonable waiting room stay. Ease and personable patient dismissal.
Dr. Salzer is great and straight to the point. He has a warm bedside manner and listens to your complaints.
Dr. Salzer is a wonderful doctor. Very personable and has a way of calming all fears. He preformed surgery on me ten years ago to repair my left shoulder which works great. looks like he is about to repair the right!
I like the way Dr. Salzer explain everything. Now I feel a little relax.
Great people
Great doctor. Very caring. Listens to people.
Excellent diagnostician and very direct treatment plan. He is the best orthopedic doctor. I highly recommend Dr Salzer and have done so to many patients. His staff was wonderful to work with. I have always had a great experience At his office.
Excellent-Dr S went over everything in a way that was very understandable. He took time to make sure I knew what happened and what will be happening.
As a retired MD the care and services provide by all the providers at this clinic are superb. These are providers that take the old fashioned approach ( very personal) to medicine not the new corporate model( impersonal). I can highly recommend this group.
Very professional and friendly. In and out with no issues
Very nice!
Really kind and great at explaining the problem and options for treatment. Didn't feel rushed at all.
Always felt comfortable with the staff and Dr. Salzer.
Very caring and efficient, from check in through to surgery scheduling.
Dr. Salzer took time to explain my carpal tunnel issue to me. He used a model of a hand to show how carpal tunnel develops. I was impressed, and I understood enough this syndrome to schedule surgery! Thank you, Dr. Salzer!
Dr. Ralph Salzer is the absolute best and has been my family’s Orthopedic provider for over 30 years +_. He has new young specialists that have joined this great team. Highly recommend BOS !
Fast and informative
Great , everyone was polite and professional.
More than I could have expected. Efficient and thorough and pleasant in every way.wonderful people
He’s a consummate professional. And a great teacher too!
Dr. Salzer & his staff are so professional & friendly.
Very good
As always, The Best
Dr. Salzer is a wonderful doctor. Every time I see him I learn something new. He really tries to explain things to you. And he listens and is caring. I would highly recommend him.
Correspondence prior to the appointment was clear and thorough. From the time we entered the office to when we left, all personnel were extremely professional and very friendly. Dr Salzar is an engaging doctor, who took time to explain my problem and suggested stages for resolution. Visiting a physician can be stressing. This was very pleasant experience.
Relaxed atmosphere...received answer to question
always appreciate Dr Salzer's pragmatic style.
