Carroll Health Group Expands Care with Addition of Physicians from Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics

Carroll Health Group Orthopaedics welcomes the addition of orthopaedists Robert Saltzman, M.D., Erica Gaertner, M.D., and Brian Cho, M.D., to their expert team of providers. In partnership with the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO), these physicians will bring the advanced, high-quality treatment provided at RIAO to patients in Carroll County.

The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics is a part of LifeBridge Health with some of the world's most-renowned orthopedic surgeons who provide state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment for both children and adults.

Brian Cho, M.D., is a hand and upper extremity surgeon. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He also completed his fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

Erica Gaertner, M.D., specializes in sports medicine and has experience in internal medicine. She received her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada. She completed her residency at MedStar Health in Baltimore, Maryland and her fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gaertner is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Robert M. Saltzman, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his residency at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Carroll Health Group's experienced and highly trained orthopaedic and sports medicine specialists continue to provide high quality care for a range of conditions and injuries including joint pain, sports medicine injuries or spinal disorders of the neck and back and more.

Drs. Cho, Gaertner and Saltzman are accepting new patients. Carroll Health Group Orthopaedics is located in the 844 Professional Center located at 844 Washington Road, Suite 102. To make an appointment, please call 410-601-2663 (601-BONE).

Carroll Hospital, a LifeBridge Health Center, is a nonprofit, acute care facility offering the latest in medical technology, experienced medical professionals in a variety of specialties and a continuum of programs and services to meet the needs of the community. 

Photo caption: From left to right are Brian Cho, M.D.; Erica Gaertner, M.D.; and Robert Saltzman, M.D., sports medicine.

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