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Andrew Putman, M.D.

Specialties:

Elbow, Hand, Shoulder, Wrist

Fellowship

Dr. Andrew Putman has been practicing orthopedic surgery in the Grand Strand community since 2013. After graduating from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, with a bachelor of science degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in Spanish, Dr. Putman went on to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, to earn his medical doctorate.

Following his medical studies, Dr. Putman later completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He then underwent additional specialty training in hand surgery through a fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Putman and his wife, Joy, currently live on Pawleys Island. Most of his free time is spent keeping up with their three children, but he also enjoys traveling, golf, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Putman is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and also has subspecialty certification in orthopedic hand surgery. He is available to see elbow, hand, shoulder, and wrist patients at our Murrells Inlet office.

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    Credentials

    Education & Training

    • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences With a Minor in Spanish: Auburn University, Auburn, AL
    • Doctor of Medicine: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
    • Orthopedic Surgery Residency: WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA
    • Hand Surgery Fellowship: Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, IN

    Certification

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Professional Associations

    • Alexander Hoke Society
    • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    • Indianapolis Hand Society
    • South Carolina Orthopaedic Association

    Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations

    • Carolina Bone & Joint Surgery Center
    • Carolina Coast Surgery Center
    • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    Medical Interests

    • Arthritis in the Upper Extremity
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Fractures in the Wrist and Elbow
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions
    • Tendon Disorders in the Hand and Wrist
    • Tendon Ruptures
    • Trigger Finger
    • 3545 Frontage Road
      Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

      Suite 200 – Orthopedics
      Suite 250 – Physical Therapy
      MRI – Mobile unit located in back of building

      • Orthopedics & MRI Phone:
        (843) 353-3460
      • Physical Therapy Phone:
        (854) 854-8551
      • Fax:
        (843) 294-1945
    • “Dr. Putman explained everything in detail and offered several different suggestions and solutions.”
      – Sybil M.
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