Name: Dr. Richard M. Christian

Specialty: Orthopedics & General Orthopedic Surgery

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine | Orthopedic Surgery Residency Trained

Affiliation(s): Self Medical Group | Self Regional Healthcare-Greenwood | Abbeville Area Medical Center | Edgefield County Hospital

Location (City/State): Greenwood, SC

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1093810723

About the Doctor

Dr. Richard M. Christian is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon based in Greenwood, South Carolina, with over 30 years of practice dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine — one of the Southeast’s most respected academic medical institutions — and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville from 1986 to 1991. Since establishing his career in the Upstate South Carolina region, Dr. Christian has served as a cornerstone orthopedic surgeon at Self Medical Group in Greenwood, providing comprehensive orthopedic care to patients across Greenwood, Abbeville, and Edgefield counties.

Dr. Christian is affiliated with three regional hospitals — Self Regional Healthcare-Greenwood, Abbeville Area Medical Center, and Edgefield County Hospital — giving his patients access to orthopedic surgical care across a broad geographic area. Notably, Self Regional Healthcare-Greenwood is nationally recognized as High Performing in Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), reflecting the caliber of surgical care available at his primary hospital affiliation. Dr. Christian accepts Medicaid, Amerihealth Caritas, and Molina insurance plans, making quality orthopedic care accessible to a wide range of patients in the community. He is currently accepting new patients.

Key Highlights:

• 30+ years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• MD from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery residency at Prisma Health / University of South Carolina SOM Greenville
• Affiliated with three regional hospitals across Upstate South Carolina
• Primary hospital — Self Regional Healthcare-Greenwood — nationally recognized for spinal fusion surgery
• Practicing at Self Medical Group alongside a multidisciplinary team
• NPI Number: 1093810723
• Accepts Medicaid, Amerihealth Caritas, and Molina insurance
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Residency: Prisma Health / University of South Carolina SOM Greenville — Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986–1991

Fellowship / Additional Training: Not listed

Medical Conditions Treated

Joint & Bone Conditions:

• Osteoarthritis of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder
• Rheumatoid Arthritis affecting Joints
• Fractures & Bone Injuries (Hip, Wrist, Ankle, Arm, Leg)
• Dislocations (Shoulder, Hip, Knee)
• Bone Tumors & Cysts
• Osteoporosis-Related Fractures

Spine Conditions:

• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Herniated Disc (Cervical & Lumbar)
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Back Pain & Neck Pain requiring surgical evaluation
• Spinal Fractures & Instability

Sports & Soft Tissue Injuries:

• Rotator Cuff Tears & Shoulder Injuries
• ACL, MCL & Knee Ligament Tears
• Meniscus Tears
• Tendon Injuries & Tendinitis (Achilles, Patellar)
• Cartilage Damage & Chondral Injuries
• Bursitis & Joint Inflammation

Pediatric & Congenital Orthopedic Conditions:

• Scoliosis & Spinal Deformities
• Developmental Hip Dysplasia
• Congenital Bone & Joint Abnormalities
• Growth Plate Injuries in Children

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive Orthopedic Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Total Knee Replacement (Total Knee Arthroplasty)
• Total Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty)
• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Partial Joint Replacement & Resurfacing
• Spinal Fusion Surgery (Lumbar & Cervical)
• Laminectomy & Spinal Decompression
• Discectomy (Herniated Disc Removal)
• Arthroscopic Surgery (Knee, Shoulder, Hip)
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• ACL & Ligament Reconstruction
• Meniscus Repair & Meniscectomy
• Fracture Repair & Bone Fixation (Open Reduction Internal Fixation — ORIF)
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Tendon Repair & Reconstruction
• Joint Injection (Corticosteroid, Hyaluronic Acid)
• Bone Biopsy & Tumor Removal
• Cast & Splint Application for Fracture Management

Services Offered

Dr. Christian’s orthopedic practice at Self Medical Group in Greenwood, South Carolina delivers a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic services to patients throughout the Upstate South Carolina region. With over three decades of experience and affiliations at three regional hospitals, his practice serves as a trusted and accessible center for orthopedic care — from initial consultation and conservative management to complex surgical intervention and post-operative rehabilitation.

Joint Replacement & Reconstructive Surgery:

Dr. Christian performs total and partial joint replacement procedures for the knee, hip, and shoulder, providing patients with painful, debilitating arthritis a pathway to restored mobility and significantly improved quality of life. His surgical expertise and long track record in joint replacement surgery make him one of the most experienced orthopedic surgeons in the Greenwood area.

Spine Surgery & Back Care:

With his primary hospital — Self Regional Healthcare-Greenwood — nationally recognized as High Performing in Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), Dr. Christian is well positioned to provide expert surgical management of complex spine conditions. He evaluates and treats a full range of spinal disorders including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and spinal instability, offering both conservative management and surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s condition and goals.

Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery:

Dr. Christian provides arthroscopic and surgical management of sports-related injuries, including rotator cuff tears, ACL and ligament reconstruction, meniscus repairs, and cartilage restoration. His minimally invasive arthroscopic approach allows patients to benefit from faster recovery times and reduced surgical trauma while receiving thorough and effective treatment.

Fracture Care & Trauma Orthopedics:

Dr. Christian manages a full range of fractures and orthopedic trauma injuries across all age groups, from simple fractures managed with casting and splinting to complex fractures requiring surgical fixation. His multi-hospital affiliations ensure patients can receive fracture care at the facility most convenient to their location.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive orthopedic consultations and second opinions
• Total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgery
• Partial joint replacement and joint resurfacing
• Spinal fusion and decompression surgery
• Herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatment
• Arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and hip surgery
• ACL and ligament reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair and shoulder surgery
• Meniscus repair and cartilage restoration
• Fracture management — casting, splinting, and surgical fixation
• Tendon repair and reconstruction
• Joint injections for pain relief and lubrication
• Osteoporosis-related fracture management
• Pediatric and adolescent orthopedic care
• Post-operative rehabilitation coordination

Accepted Insurances

• Amerihealth Caritas (HMO & Medicaid)
• Molina (HMO & Medicare)
• Medicaid
• Additional insurance plans accepted — contact the practice directly for a complete list

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 102 Gregor Mendel Cir, Greenwood, SC 29646 Phone: +1 (864) 229-2663

Hospital Affiliations

• Self Regional Healthcare-Greenwood — Greenwood, SC (High Performing in Back Surgery — Spinal Fusion)
• Abbeville Area Medical Center — Abbeville, SC
• Edgefield County Hospital — Edgefield, SC