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Dr. Edward Blocker, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
3.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Beaufort, SC
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Edward Blocker, MD

Dr. Edward Blocker, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Beaufort, SC. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial. Dr. Blocker, completed a residency at Greenville Hospital System, University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Blocker an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Blocker works at Practice in Beaufort, SC with other offices in Bluffton, SC and Varnville, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana 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. Blocker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Select Physical Therapy
    300 Midtown Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 522-7100
  2. 2
    Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists
    11 Arley Way, Bluffton, SC 29910 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 522-7100
  3. 3
    Dhec Region 8 Home Health Services
    1000 Pine St W, Varnville, SC 29944 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 522-7100

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  • Beaufort Memorial

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Steroid Injection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Arthritis
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Dislocation
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Mini Knee Surgery
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
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    3.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356411599
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Greenville Hospital System, University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Greenville Hospital System, University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Blocker has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blocker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Blocker. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blocker.

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