About
C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
Charleston, SC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Director,
MUSC Sports Medicine
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Dr. Geier is an orthopaedic surgeon and the Director of MUSC Sports Medicine. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wake Forest University. After completing medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina, he completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the world-famous Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, where he served as team physician at Washington University in St. Louis and assisted in the orthopaedic care of the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Rams. He returned to Charleston in 2005 and created the MUSC Sports Medicine program.
He is the Head Team Physician for the Charleston Battery soccer team and Chief Tournament Physician for the Family Circle Cup women’s professional tennis tournament. He has served as orthopaedic consultant for professional and elite sports teams, including the United States Women’s Soccer team and the Eagles USA Rugby National team. He also serves as the head team physician for many area high schools and is the head physician for many recreational sports teams and leagues.
He gives talks to athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers throughout the area, and he frequently presents orthopaedic sports medicine talks at educational meetings across the country. His sports medicine interests include shoulder and elbow injuries in throwing and overhead athletes, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle, and sports injury prevention. He currently sees patients in Mount Pleasant, James Island and Downtown Charleston.
The views expressed on this blog are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer.
Certifications
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certified, July 15, 2008
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awarded November 5, 2009
Fellowship
2004 – 2005 Sports Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.
Residency
2000 – 2004 University of Tennessee – Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee.
Internship
1999 – 2000 General Surgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee.
Education
1995 – 1999 M.D. Medical University of South Carolina
1991 – 1999 B.A. Economics, Wake Forest University – graduated Magna Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations
Chairman, AOSSM Public Relations Committee (July 2011)
Steering Committee Member, STOP Sports Injuries Campaign (2011-present)
Member, AOSSM Technology Committee (2008-present)
Member, AOSSM Public Relations Committee (2007-2011)
Member, AAOS Sports Medicine Evaluation Subcommittee (2010-present)
Member, SCMA Medical Aspects of Sports Committee (2009-present)
Member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (2009-present)
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2010-present)
Associate Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America (2005-present)
Member, Southern Orthopaedic Association (2010-present)
Member, South Carolina Medical Association (2009-present)
Member, Charleston County Medical Society (2005-present)
Member, Willis C. Campbell Club (2005-present)
Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Principal Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine
Reviewer, Sports Health
Editorial Board, Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Member, National Society of Newspaper Columnists
Honors/Awards
2011 America’s Top Orthopedists
2011 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century
2010 Industry Leader to Know by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review
2010 Man of the Year in Medicine and Healthcare
2010 Great Minds of the 21st Century
2009 Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
2007 William Carter, Jr. Health Awareness Award
1999 Alpha Omega Alpha
1996 AHEC Rural Interdisciplinary Training Program Fellowship
1996 MUSC Mental Health Coalition Summer Fellowship
1995 Phi Beta Kappa
1994 Omicron Delta Epsilon – International Honor Society for Economics
Dr. Geier has been a contributor to numerous medical podcasts and videos. See the full list of sports medicine podcast and video topics below.
Podcasts
Arthroscopy: An Overview of Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery
Athletic Injuries: Repairing a Meniscus Tear and other Common Injuries
Cartilage Replacement Therapy: How Cartilage Is Regenerated
Common Sports Injuries: When To See the Doctor
Cross Training: How to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Exercise Programs: How to Safely Start an Exercise Routine
Shoulder Dislocation: An Overview
Sports Injuries In Children: Basic Guidelines for Prevention
Sports Injuries in Children: Preventable Injuries
Tendon and Ligament Injuries: An Overview
Videos
Dr. David Geier – Physician Profile (MUSC)
Air Quality and Exercise (ICYou)
ACL Injury Prevention Program (MUSC)
Becoming an Olympic Athlete (ICYou)
MUSC Sports Medicine – Let Us Get You Back In the Game (MUSC)
Sports Injuries and Surgeries (MUSC)
Keeping your child safe while playing sports (My News 2)
Avoiding career-ending injuries in young athletes (My News 2)
Sports Injury Clinics
Dr. Geier and his team provide sports injury prevention, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation to athletes of all ages and skill levels. He currently sees patients in four sports injury clinics located in Mount Pleasant, James Island, North Charleston and downtown Charleston, SC.
Mount Pleasant, SC
MUSC Neurosciences & Orthopaedic Associates
900 Bowman Road, Suite 300
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
James Island, SC
MUSC Medical Plaza
650 Ellis Oak Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
North Charleston
MUSC Specialty Care North
8992 University Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29406
Downtown Charleston
MUSC Rutledge Tower
135 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
