Dr. Edward Riley Blocker M.D.
Orthopedist
300 Midtown Dr Suite 20 Beaufort SC, 29906Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Edward Blocker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Beaufort, SC. Dr. Blocker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Blocker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1993
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched Nerve
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Swelling
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1000 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE HARDEEVILLE SC 29927