Ralph F. Salzer, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon & Hip Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Hand Specialist located in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton, SC
Dr. Salzer
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.
Education and Training
- Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University Medical Center
- Advanced Training in Sports Medicine, Hughston Clinic
Professional Background
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.
Practice Philosophy
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.
Practice Locations
- 1076 Ribaut Road, Ste 101, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 - (843) 525-0045
- 4812 Bluffton Parkway, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 - (843) 837-4300
- 39 Hospital Center Commons, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 - (843) 681-2363
Areas of Expertise
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.
Performing Surgery At
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital
- Beaufort Memorial Outpatient Surgery Center
- Bluffton Okatie Surgery Center
- Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head
Dr. Salzer
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.
Education and Training
- Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University Medical Center
- Advanced Training in Sports Medicine, Hughston Clinic
Professional Background
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.
Practice Philosophy
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.
Practice Locations
- 1076 Ribaut Road, Ste 101, BEAUFORT, SC 29902 - (843) 525-0045
- 4812 Bluffton Parkway, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 - (843) 837-4300
- 39 Hospital Center Commons, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 - (843) 681-2363
Areas of Expertise
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.
Performing Surgery At
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital
- Beaufort Memorial Outpatient Surgery Center
- Bluffton Okatie Surgery Center
- Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head