Meet Our Expert Team

At Beaufort Memorial, our experienced orthopedic and spine specialists are dedicated to helping you overcome painful bone, muscle and joint conditions. Combining personalized care with sophisticated diagnostic and treatment options, our goal is to improve function and relieve pain affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Edward R. Blocker, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Port Royal: 843-524-3015
Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Okatie: 843-524-3015
Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Varnville: 843-524-3015

“I strive to perform a thorough, individualized evaluation of every patient to formulate a customized plan of care specific to that person.”

Andrew Castro, M.D., MSC

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

BOSS Orthopaedics: 843-525-0045
BOSS Orthopaedics – Bluffton: 843-837-4300
BOSS Orthopaedics – HHI: 843-681-2363

“Treatment can be simple to complex, but I strive to exhaust conservative management before surgery interventions are considered.”

Mark T. Dean, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

BOSS Orthopaedics: 843-525-0045
BOSS Orthopaedics – Bluffton: 843-837-4300
BOSS Orthopaedics – HHI: 843-681-2363

“I always strive to provide the latest technological innovations in surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care. The most important aspect of my orthopedic practice, however, is communication with my patients. I try to ensure that my patients fully understand the nature of their problem and their treatment options during their office visit.”

Dan Del Gaizo, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

BOSS Orthopaedics: 843-525-0045
BOSS Orthopaedics – Bluffton: 843-837-4300
BOSS Orthopaedics – HHI: 843-681-2363

“I strive to provide a personalized patient experience that meets the highest standard of care. From non operative treatments to complex joint reconstructive surgery I collaborate with patients to address their unique situations, goals, and expectations.”

H. Kevin Jones, M.D., ABOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Port Royal: 843-524-3015
Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Okatie: 843-524-3015

“I enjoy orthopedics because it is a specialty that continually changes and becomes more sophisticated. This translates into improved outcomes and a better quality of life for my patients.”

Ralph F. Salzer, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

BOSS Orthopaedics: 843-525-0045
BOSS Orthopaedics – Bluffton: 843-837-4300
BOSS Orthopaedics – HHI: 843-681-2363

Vandit Sardana, M.D., MSC, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Port Royal: 843-524-3015
Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists – Okatie: 843-524-3015

“My goal is getting you the active lifestyle you deserve by understanding each joint’s unique identity and restoring its normal kinematics.”

Douglas Scott, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

BOSS Orthopaedics: 843-525-0045
BOSS Orthopaedics – Bluffton: 843-837-4300
BOSS Orthopaedics – HHI: 843-681-2363

“Every patient deserves the best medical care. My focus is to fully explain and completely inform patients of their medical situation so that together, we can make the best decisions for them individually.”

Scott Everett Strohmeyer, M.D.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

BOSS Orthopaedics: 843-525-0045
BOSS Orthopaedics – Bluffton: 843-837-4300
BOSS Orthopaedics – HHI: 843-681-2363


“I provide individualized conservative and surgical spinal and orthopedic care.”