Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Game-changing care that gets you moving again

Expert care for injuries, orthopaedic conditions, and pain management, from the Lowcountry’s largest physician-owned orthopaedic practice.

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Welcome to LCO

Orthopaedic care for every stage of recovery, all in one place

From sports injuries to complex reconstructive surgery, our orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists help Lowcountry patients recover quickly and safely. With an accredited surgery center, in-house MRI, and walk-in urgent care, we’re the largest full-service, physician-owned orthopaedic practice in the greater Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley area.

Accredited surgery center
In-house MRI
Walk-in urgent care
5 Lowcountry locations

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LCO physician examining a hockey player’s wrist

Physician-owned

Independent and led by our physicians, right here in the Lowcountry.

Specialty Areas

Experts in every joint

Our orthopaedic physicians are experts across the musculoskeletal system. Select a specialty to learn more.

Hip & Knee

Arthritis care, injuries, and joint replacement, including Mako robotic-assisted and 3D-printed options.

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Spine

Neck and back pain, herniated discs, stenosis, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Hand

Surgical and non-surgical care for hand and wrist injuries and conditions.

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Sports Medicine

ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, and the injuries that keep you on the sideline.

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Pain Management

Non-surgical options, including pain block treatments, for lasting relief.

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Why Lowcountry Orthopaedics

Diagnosis, surgery, and rehab without the runaround

Imaging, surgery, and therapy all happen inside our practice, so you see fewer referrals and wait less between steps.

About LCO

Injured today? No appointment necessary.

Injuries don’t follow a schedule. Walk in to our North Charleston office for fast access to expert orthopaedic care, with on-site diagnosis, X-ray, casting, and splinting.

Sprains
Fractures
Torn ligaments
Dislocations
Sports injuries

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Monday – Thursday	5 – 7 PM
Saturday	8 AM – 12 PM

2880 Tricom Street, North Charleston, SC 29406

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Our Physicians

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Eric Stem, MDHip and Knee Specialist

Richard H. Zimlich, MDHip and Knee Specialist

Neal Huang, MDHip and Knee Specialist

Don Stovall Jr., MDSpine Specialist

Christopher Battista, MDSpine Specialist

Sabino D’Agostino, DOSpine

Adam Schaaf, MDSports Medicine

David H. Jaskwhich, MDSports Medicine

David C. Johannesmeyer, MDSports Medicine

Keith Santiago, MDHand Specialist

F. Patterson Owings, MDHand Specialist

Shailesh Patel, MDInterventional Pain Management

Christopher Merrell, MDPain Specialist

Patient Testimonials

★★★★★

“Quite simply the best Orthopaedics practice in Charleston. They are caring. They are compassionate. They LISTEN to you.”
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“Every person with whom I spoke in this office was kind, knowledgeable and efficient. My time was respected, my concerns were heard, and I highly recommend this practice.”
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“All the staff were super nice and explained the process which helped so much with my nerves.”
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“Lowcountry Orthopaedics is world-class. To me, it’s a great experience. I don’t sit here in pain; I’m pain-free.”
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“Have been treated by these excellent doctors numerous times and just cannot say enough about their excellent care! Entire staff is just great, I would never go anywhere else!”
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