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Dr. Ralph Salzer, MD, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

Dr. Ralph Salzer, MD

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

1076 Ribaut Road
Suite 101
Beaufort, SC 29902

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Top reviews

Dr Salzer is Awesome very caring and attentive to your situation. He takes time to listen and also explains what is going on in that situation he is very compassionate and he e does not rush you out he finds the solution to your Show moreproblem I would recommend Dr Salzer to all my friends family and anyone I meet that needs an orthopedic Doctor. The staff at Boss Orthopedic is wonderful you are made to feel at home when you enter the doors a very friendly and caring staff from the the front desk to the waiting rooms again Igive them the highest rating possible Dr Salzer and his team are fantastic

Alice G. • March 27, 2025

Dr Salzer is awesome !!! He is very caring and super Knowledgeable his bedside manner is super. He is very attentive and listens to your situation I would recommend him to everyone I know that needs an orthopedic Doctor. The staffShow more in this practice is very friendly kind caring attentive and professional. I would recommend this practice to anyone who needs orthopedic care.

Alice G. • March 26, 2025

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About Dr. Ralph Salzer, MD

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

Services, Conditions and Procedures

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

4812 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC, 29910

BOSS Orthopaedics

39 Hospital Center Commons
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926

BOSS Orthopaedics

4812 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC, 29910


More About Dr. Ralph Salzer, MD

Practice

BOSS Orthopaedics

Specialties

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
  • Orthopedic Surgeon

Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna/US Healthcare - non HMO
  • Aflac
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Health
  • BCBS-SC
  • BCBS-SC HealthyBlue Medicaid
  • Bankers Life and Casualty Company
  • Bollinger Specialty Group
  • Capital District Physician Health Plan - NY
  • Champus Tricare For Life
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Supplemental Insurance
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Colonial Life
  • Colonial Penn Life
  • Conseco Life Insurance
  • Contracts
  • Covenant Administrators
  • Emdeon
  • Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
  • GEHA
  • GWH-Cigna (formerly Great West Healthcare)
  • Gilsbar
  • Guarantee Trust
  • Healthgram
  • Humana
  • Instamed
  • Medcost
  • Medica
  • Medicare PIN
  • Multiplan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Other Commercial
  • PHCS
  • Palmetto GBA
  • PaySpan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Railroad Medicare-Palmetto
  • Thomas Cooper & Co.
  • Transamerica Life Insurance
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tricare
  • Tricare East
  • TrustMark
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Healthcare Empire Plan
  • United Healthcare Life Insurance
  • United Medical Resources
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Veterans Affairs - Triwest
  • WellMed
  • View all

NPI Number

1356385454


Reviews

4.91
1412 Reviews

my experience with Dr. Salazar is always good and successful, I thank him for his service and patience. keep up the good work and the staff was excellent.

Yvette N. • April 15, 2025

Great guy, very comfortable with him as my Doctor for my surgery.

Michael C. • April 15, 2025

Here’s very personable, explained the procedure and up front on it’s outcome.

Joseph I. • April 13, 2025

He is a no nonsense kinda doctor and knows his stuff!

Robin C. • April 10, 2025

Very satisfied

Joseph I. • April 10, 2025

He always shows compassion to his patients. He takes the time to explain step by step the procedure. He makes you feel comfortable.

Mary F. • April 09, 2025

I’ve to many orthopedic doctors in my lifetime and Dr. Salzer is the best!

Regis V. • April 03, 2025

He was very personable and obviously, very good at his profession.

Marcia A. • April 03, 2025

Great

David J. • April 02, 2025

Best orthopedic doctor in Beaufort, SC! Love that the girls at the front desk are always smiling and very friendly!!

Barbara D. • April 02, 2025

Great pain relief. Very professional treatment from A to Z. Thank you all. Z

David Z. • March 27, 2025

Dr Salzer is Awesome very caring and attentive to your situation. He takes time to listen and also explains what is going on in that situation he is very compassionate and he e does not rush you out he finds the solution to your problem I would recommend Dr Salzer to all my friends family and anyone I meet that needs an orthopedic Doctor. The staff at Boss Orthopedic is wonderful you are made to feel at home when you enter the doors a very friendly and caring staff from the the front desk to the waiting rooms again Igive them the highest rating possible Dr Salzer and his team are fantastic

Alice G. • March 27, 2025

Dr Salzer is awesome !!! He is very caring and super Knowledgeable his bedside manner is super. He is very attentive and listens to your situation I would recommend him to everyone I know that needs an orthopedic Doctor. The staff in this practice is very friendly kind caring attentive and professional. I would recommend this practice to anyone who needs orthopedic care.

Alice G. • March 26, 2025

Easy

Gene M. • March 25, 2025

Excellent Service!

Mary Ann W. • March 25, 2025

Staff was super friendly!!! Helped to relieve the anxiety of a procedure! Dr Salazar was very explanatory concerning what he thought was best!! Great care!!!!

Gloria J. S. • March 25, 2025

Amazing warm friendly staff. Very helpful and welcoming. Dr. Ralph Salzer was and has always been kind and reassuring. He gave a lot of his time with me and always so good at explaining and reassuring. He has been a huge blessing to our entire family for many years and is truly loved and admired. He is the BEST!

Lynn P. • March 22, 2025

Excellent and professional care!

Mark M. • March 19, 2025

Absolutely love and trust this doctor.

Gay R. • March 15, 2025

Excellent doctor and professional office staff yet very friendly.

Raymond B. • March 14, 2025

Great visit! He’s very informative about the issue

Cora H. • March 14, 2025

Very good experience....Dr Salazar was perfect at explaining my condition... highly recommend the Doctor and Boss organization.

William L. • March 14, 2025

Very nice experience.

Annmarie S. • March 12, 2025

My visits are always helpful and inspiring. Attention to details with answers to all questions. Great patient physician interaction.

Terry T. • March 11, 2025

Professional, friendly office environment.

Candace P. • March 06, 2025

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.

Mya L. • February 28, 2025

Very thorough! Listens! The best Dr. I have ever had!!

Jacquelyn B. • February 26, 2025

Very easy

Bernard M. • February 25, 2025

Dr Salazar always the best and great care.

Charles B. • February 25, 2025

Excellent

David C. • February 20, 2025

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