Beaufort Memorial Hospital Expands Orthopedic Services with Three New Specialists

Boost Access to Premium Orthopedic Care in Okatie

In a key move to respond to the growing demand for orthopedic care in Okatie, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of three new healthcare professionals to its team at the Orthopaedic Specialists Okatie office. This development is expected to more than double the number of specialists at the medical facility, thereby increasing the capacity to treat a larger number of patients.

Starting from April 1, Dr. Edward Blocker and physician assistants Sarah Blau and Paul Schaefer are set to join the current team of therapeutic practitioners comprising of Drs. Kevin Jones and Vandit Sardana at the Okatie Orthopaedic Specialists office situated at Okatie Medical Pavillion at Okatie Boulevard.

Seasoned Specialists to Enhance Patient Care

All three professionals come with years of experienced garnered at Beaufort Memorial. Dr. Edward Blocker, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has been serving patients at Beaufort Memorial since 1998 and currently presides over the hospital’s orthopedic department. His area of expertise includes hip and knee replacements.

Joining him is Sarah Blau, a board-certified physician assistant who has been a part of the Beaufort Memorial family since 2020. She specializes in diagnosing and dealing with disorders of and injuries to the bones and joints. This diverse set of skills will be a great addition to the orthopedic services offered at Okatie.

Augmentating Services with a Dedicated Physician Assistant

Also joining the team is Paul Schaefer, a board-certified physician assistant who has been part of the Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists since 2016. With a focus on helping patients who have knee and hip osteoarthritis or experience hand and wrist pain, Schaefer will render invaluable services to the expanded healthcare suite.

Easy Accessibility for Orthopedic Appointments

Residents of Beaufort, Okatie, and Varnville can now conveniently book an orthopedic appointment by calling 843-524-3015. As Beaufort Memorial continually strives to enhance care quality and patient safety, the inclusion of these three specialists seem to be a major step towards bolstering their service repertoire.

This move by Beaufort Memorial Hospital dialing up on their orthopedic services is a significant development in the healthcare sector of the region. As the community grows and evolves at a rapid pace, demands for all categories of healthcare are on the rise. With the entry of these new specialists in orthopedic care, the Hospital seems set to meet the rising demand with a strategic enhancement of their treatment capabilities.

The contribution of these seasoned orthopedic professionals is expected to drastically improve the capacity and efficacy of the Orthopaedic Specialists Okatie office, thereby fulfilling the Hospital’s commitment to bringing premier and accessible healthcare services to every resident in the region.

Source: HERE News Network