Gregory Palutsis, M.D., Orthopaedics - Sports Medicine, MUSC Health
Orthopedic Surgery • Florence, SC
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Orthopedic Surgery
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- MUSC Health Provider Profile: 4.8/5 (514 ratings) (514)
- Vitals: 4.1/5 (33 ratings (8 written reviews))
- Birdeye/Google: 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.7/5 (13 ratings (4 written))
Patients praise
- Strong bedside manner
- Thorough explanations of conditions and procedures
- Effective surgical outcomes (e.g., knee and shoulder replacements)
- Professional and caring office staff
- Takes time with patients and does not rush appointments
Common complaints
- Occasional mention of unusual techniques
"He truly cares for his patients and that is why I went back to him two more times. I had two different ACL surgeries since 2008 and my knees are better than ever before. He is a fantastic bedside doctor and surgeon."
— Vitals"Dr. P was very good with handling my mother’s procedure. He was very caring in explaining every question that we had. The office staff was polite and caring as well."
— Birdeye"Dr. Gregory's bedside manner, professionalism and dedication to ensuring his patients are pain free is outstanding. He took the time to explain the cause of my knee pain, discuss procedures and options for repairing my knee(s)."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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McLeod Orthopaedics Florence is part of McLeod Health, a nonprofit hospital network based in Florence, South Carolina. Key points: - McLeod Health operates 7 acute-care facilities plus outpatient services (home health, cancer center, two urgent care facilities, hospice, ~85 medical practices) across northeastern South Carolina. - McLeod Health Florence region includes McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence and related orthopaedic/sports medicine services. - The system emphasizes medical excellence, community programs (e.g., free sports physicals), and partnerships (e.g., Florence Open tennis tournament to raise breast cancer awareness). - Contact and location notes: McLeod Health is a nonprofit with a footprint in multiple SC locations (e.g., Florence, Myrtle Beach, Manning, Dillon, Loris, Little River). Main headquarters: Florence, SC. If you’re specifically seeking information on McLeod Orthopaedics services in Florence, SC, you’ll find orthopaedic doctors, sports medicine, and related clinics under the McLeod Health umbrella in the Florence area.
MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at Florence Surgery (Florence, SC) is part of MUSC Health, the state’s comprehensive academic health system. It emphasizes high-quality, fast, evidence-based orthopedic and sports medicine care, integrated with MUSC Health’s standards for patient safety and provider education. The Florence site highlights rapid stroke care pathways and its role within MUSC Health’s network, which has repeatedly been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital. For detailed services, scheduling, and locations, visit muschealth.org.
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