MUSC Health University Medical Center, United States.
Dr. Charles A. Reitman is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery with decades of experience in medical education, research, and patient care. He has held prestigious academic positions and received numerous awards for his contributions to orthopedic and spinal surgery. Dr. Reitman is widely recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive spine techniques, spinal trauma, and disc arthroplasty.
Profile
🎓 Education
Charles A. Reitman, MD, pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis, earning a BS in Animal Physiology (1974-1978). He then completed a BS and Certificate in Physical Therapy at UCSF, San Francisco (1978-1979), which provided him with foundational expertise in rehabilitation and movement sciences. Dr. Reitman later obtained his MD in Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine (1991-1995), where he developed a strong foundation in clinical practice and surgical techniques. Following medical school, he specialized in orthopedic surgery through a residency at Baylor College of Medicine (1995-2000), refining his skills in musculoskeletal care. To further specialize, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery Spine at Baylor College of Medicine (2000-2001), gaining advanced training in complex spinal procedures.
🏥 Experience
Dr. Charles A. Reitman has had a distinguished career in orthopedic surgery, with extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings. Since 2015, he has served as a Professor of Orthopaedics at the Medical College of South Carolina, where he contributes to research, education, and advanced spinal surgery techniques. Prior to this, he was a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine (2012-2015), mentoring future surgeons and leading innovative surgical advancements. His tenure at Baylor also included roles as an Associate Professor (2007-2012) and Assistant Professor (2001-2007), during which he played a pivotal role in shaping orthopedic residency programs and conducting groundbreaking research in spine surgery.
🔬 Research Interests
Spinal Surgery & Biomechanics
Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques
Disc Arthroplasty & Spinal Trauma
Spinal Deformity & Degenerative Disorders
Orthopedic Surgery Innovations
🏆 Awards & Honors
UC Davis – Highest Honors (1978)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (1995)
Baylor College of Medicine – Honors (1995)
Most Outstanding Poster – NASS (1999)
Outstanding Orthopedic Faculty, BCM (2004, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
America’s Top Orthopedists (2007, 2010)
Best Doctors (2007, 2008, 2013)
Texas Super Doctors (2009)
Most Compassionate Doctor Award (2010-2016)
Top 10 Doctor (2014)
Elected into American Orthopedic Association (2011)
MUSC Ortho Faculty of the Year (2019, 2023)
Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Award (2018)
📚 Selected Publications
Establishing case volume benchmarks for ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery of the spine fellowship training – Spine J, 2024
Reference Data for Diagnosis of Spondylolisthesis and Disc Space Narrowing Based on NHANES-II X-rays – Bioengineering (Basel), 2024
Regional structure-function relationships of lumbar cartilage endplates – J Biomech, 2024
Diagnosis of spine pseudoarthrosis based on biomechanical properties of bone – Spine J, 2024
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Stress (Fatigue-Insufficiency) Fracture Including Sacrum – J Am Coll Radiol, 2024