Ted Samaddar, M.D., M.P.H.

Ted Samaddar, M.D., M.P.H.

Ted Samaddar, M.D., M.P.H., specializes in treating all injuries and conditions of the hand and upper extremity, including fractures and arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has special expertise in treating nerve injuries, including peripheral nerve injuries, compression neuropathies (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel), complex microsurgical reconstruction, and upper extremity trauma. Dr. Samaddar also specializes in minimally invasive treatment, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

Dr. Samaddar completed his specialty training in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery at the Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, after completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. During his training, Dr. Samaddar assisted in the care of multiple high school, collegiate, and professional teams, including Charleston Battery Soccer, Charleston Riverdogs Baseball, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and PGA TOUR golf professionals. Dr. Samaddar is also an official team physician for the Savannah Bananas.

When he is not caring for his patients, Dr. Samaddar is an avid golfer and outdoorsman. In addition, he enjoys watching football, golf, tennis, and baseball. He and his wife have four children who love spending time on the water and at the local beaches.

Specialties

  • Arm 
  • Hand 
  • Wrist 
  • Elbow 
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  • Compression Neuropathies
  • Microsurgical Reconstruction
  • Upper Extremity Trauma/Fractures
  • Sports or Work-Related Hand/Arm Injuries
  • Arthritis

Education & Certifications

Undergraduate

  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Augusta University
    Augusta, Georgia

Graduate

  • Medical College of Georgia
    Augusta, Georgia

Medical School

  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    Savannah, Georgia

Residency

  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Charleston, South Carolina

Fellowship

  • University of Alabama — Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Surgery for the Hand
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • South Carolina Orthopaedic Association

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