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Dr. Chad Zehms, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.6 (84)
Map Pin Small Bluffton, SC
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Chad Zehms, MD

Dr. Chad Zehms, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Bluffton, SC. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Medical College of WI and is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial, Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hilton Head Regional Medical Center and Optim Medical Center -Tattnall. Dr. Zehms, completed a residency at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA. Patients rated Dr. Zehms an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Zehms works at Practice in Bluffton, SC with other offices in Savannah, GA, Green Bay, WI and Metter, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Internal Derangement of Knee, Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Zehms' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Optim Orthopedics LLC
    8201 Pinellas Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 705-9401
  2. 2
    Optim Surgery Center
    210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 644-5300
    Monday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    13:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Prevea Health - Ashwaubenon
    2502 S Ashland Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (920) 272-3300
  4. 4
    Optim Orthopedics
    8 N Williams St, Metter, GA 30439 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 681-2500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Beaufort Memorial
  • Coastal Carolina Hospital
  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
  • Optim Medical Center -Tattnall

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Joint Pain
Hip Labral Repair
Menisectomy
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Hip Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Fracture
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    Based on 84 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770557571
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of WI
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Chad Zehms, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zehms is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Zehms has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Zehms has seen patients for Internal Derangement of Knee, Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zehms on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    84 patients have reviewed Dr. Zehms. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zehms.

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