Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101
Beaufort, SC
29902
Top reviews
Dr Salzer is an awesome Doctor !!!! very courteous professional and explains your situation very well and on a level you understand. We recommend him to our friends who need orthopedic care and his staff and office team from the Show morereception area to the treatment area are very courteous professional polite and professional. This complete office at Boss Rocks and they all care about the patient and meeting their needs.
Dr. Salzer was very thorough and asked a lot of questions to get to the roots of my problem....he explained possible causes and possible treatments for me and devised a plan from least invasive up to surgical possibilities. BottomShow more line.... I did not feel like just another patient.. I felt like he really listened and cared about my situation. Very good initial visit!
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
More About Dr. Ralph Salzer, MD
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NPI Number
1356385454
Reviews
Very nice experience.
My visits are always helpful and inspiring. Attention to details with answers to all questions. Great patient physician interaction.
Professional, friendly office environment.
I saw Dr. Salzer for my broken foot in 2011 and now my daughter is here to see him in 2025. His knowledge and personable space hasn’t changed. He definitely commands the room but is so sweet. I enjoy learning from him.
Very thorough! Listens! The best Dr. I have ever had!!
Very easy
Dr Salazar always the best and great care.
Excellent
Pleasant and straight to the point
He help me what I need to take care my when I walk not to put pressure and he told me to come back to work within 6 weeks
Dr.Salzer was excellent. Explained everything and dish not rush out the door. Answered all my questions!
Very pleasant and professional. Thank you for explaining everything.
You can always count on Dr Salzer!
This practice is so nice
As always, pleasant professional and on point.
I was afraid I’d done serious damage to my hand and ankle, but Dr. Salzer explained my injuries and what to expect, which put me at ease.
Very knowledgeable, professional, caring. Spent time explaining condition
Dr. Salzer is an excellent doctor! He listens to me and explains everything well. I would highly recommend his care.
I’ve been very pleased with both your office and the PT office. I feel I’m on the right track, thank you for helping me manage my health the correct way.
Entire staff are friendly and helpful, Dr. Salzer is the best !!
He was very thoughtful interested and gave me tips on how to work with my issue took X-rays and discussed my problem
Timely visit, short wait. Dr. explained the problems with arthritis and other hand/finger cases. Cortisone shot was quick with some pain but day later was much better. Treatment was discussed over the next years with planning detailed. If 7 or 8 stars were available he deserves.
Dr. Salzer is very professional, but has a great sense of humor very. He made me feel comfortable with my problem to my hands. He explained exactly what was going on with them. I looking forward to having him resolve my issue soon
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr. Salzer is a wonderful, curious and caring Dr.
From the time I walked into the-office..the front desk personnel, the Drs.assistant and of course Dr. Salzer were truly awesome and treated me with true kindness!! Always feel well cared for!! Definitely 5⭐️
He is the coolest Doctor! Really easy to connect with and you feel seen in his presence! Great Doc!!!
Dr. Salzer is a very professional and caring Doctor! I have the most confidence in his opinions and decisions concerning my health!
Dr Salzer is an awesome Doctor !!!! very courteous professional and explains your situation very well and on a level you understand. We recommend him to our friends who need orthopedic care and his staff and office team from the reception area to the treatment area are very courteous professional polite and professional. This complete office at Boss Rocks and they all care about the patient and meeting their needs.
Great straight forward Doctor!
He has a great bedside manner and is a true professional.
