Gregory Palutsis, MD
Orthopaedics

4.8 out of 5 –
New patient visits
MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at Florence Surgery Center
1580 Freedom Blvd, Florence Surgery Center, Suite 100 Florence, SC 29505
Phone
843-413-6835Dr. Gregory Palutsis is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine. He has over thirty years of experience treating athletes of all levels. He was the orthopaedic surgeon for a NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference University Athletic Department for over 23 years. He has been head team physician for the United States Disabled Olympic Team at two Olympic competitions. He provides expert arthroscopic care for shoulder and knee injuries, treating rotator cuff injuries, dislocated shoulders, meniscus tears, ACL and other ligament injuries. He specializes in shoulder replacements, including reverse shoulder replacement, and knee replacement including partial knee replacement. A wide range of non-operative treatment is provided as well, including physical therapy, medication, injections and bracing. Dr. Palutsis at MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is dedicated to helping you return to your active lifestyle.
Provider Information
Specialties
Orthopaedics
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Fellowship, 1987
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Internship, 1982
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Residency, 1986
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4.8 out of 5
510 ratings,
Insurance Coverage
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Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
Aetna (Exclusive Choice)
Aetna (Managed Choice)
Aetna (Open Choice)
Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
Aetna Medicare
AllWell by Absolute Total Care
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)
BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)
Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace)
Blue Choice Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
Cigna
Cigna Medicare
Clover Health
Coventry
Employers Health Network (EHN)
First Choice Next
First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
First Health
Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice
Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025)
Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025)
Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025)
Medcost
Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)
Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
Tricare
United HealthCare
Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN)
WellCare
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Map & Directions
MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at Florence Surgery Center
1580 Freedom Blvd, Florence Surgery Center, Suite 100 Florence, SC 29505
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
2025-12-24 - Closed,
2025-12-25 - Closed,
2025-12-26 - (08:30 - 17:00)
Phone
843-413-6835