Max D. Gehrman, M.D.

Specialties

Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, Hip, and Elbow, Complex Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement

Locations

North Myrtle Beach

Fellowship

Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery

Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations

Carolina Bone & Joint Surgery Center

Grand Strand Medical Center

McLeod Seacoast Hospital

About

Dr. Max Gehrman is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon who specializes in evidence-based and minimally invasive care for orthopedic and sports-related injuries and conditions. Available in North Myrtle Beach, Dr. Gehrman treats patients of all ages. He takes a patient-centered approach to care and uses shared decision-making in treatment plans to help his patients meet their goals and get back to doing what they love.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Gehrman completed his undergraduate studies and medical degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He then underwent his orthopedic surgery internship and residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gehrman then chose to pursue further subspecialty training in complex sports-related care for collegiate and professional athletes by completing a yearlong sports medicine fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

With a history of providing coverage for elite athletes, Dr. Gehrman now serves as a Coastal Carolina University team physician. He keeps a commitment to a healthy lifestyle when he isn’t seeing patients by staying active with his family. He also enjoys playing golf, traveling, and attending sporting events.

Dr. Gehrman is available to see patients with sports injuries and other bone, joint, and muscle needs at our North Myrtle Beach office.

Credentials

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Biology: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI
Doctor of Medicine: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Orthopedic Fellowship: Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

Professional Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America

Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
Carolina Bone & Joint Surgery Center
Grand Strand Medical Center

Medical Interests

Achilles Tendon Repair
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) & Multiligamentous Knee Reconstruction
Adolescent Sports Medicine Surgery
Arthroscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow & Ankle
Cartilage Restoration
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Distal Biceps Repair
Elbow Stabilization
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Syndrome
Fracture Care
Gluteal Tear, Hamstring & Quadriceps Repair
Joint Injections
Meniscus & Patellar Tendon Repair
Osteotomies for Alignment Correction
Patellofemoral Instability Reconstruction
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Stabilization Procedures
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)

Publications

Arthroscopic Posterior Glenoid Augmentation with Distal Tibial Allograft
Recker AD, Gehrman MD, Diaz, Bullock B, Trasolini N, Waterman B. Baseball Pitchers who Suffer Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Tendon Injuries Have a High Return to Play Rate After Either Operative or Nonoperative Treatment. ASMR. 2023; 5(5). Doi:10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100787.
Dean R, Torres L, Rider D, Trasolini N, Gehrman MD, Waterman B. Arthroscopic Posterior Glenoid Augmentation with Distal Tibial Allograft. Video Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022;2(4). doi:10.1177/26350254221086294
Gehrman MD, Grandizio LC. Current Concepts- Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Throwing Athletes: Diagnosis and Management. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Mar;47(3):266-273. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.11.026
Grandizio LC, Warnick EP, Gehrman MD; Klena JC. The Effect of Salary Compensation for Time Spent Teaching in an Orthopaedic Residency Program: An Analysis of Teaching Performance Reviews, JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews: January 2022 Jan; 6 (1):e21.00307 doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00307
Grandizio LC, Gehrman MD, Graham J, Dwyer CL, Sharma J, Goldberg S, Klena JC. The Ability of Upper Extremity Surgeons to Assess Patient's Functional Status. J Hand Surg Am. Sept 1, 2021. Pages 819.e1-819.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.02.007. PMID: 33846024.
Goldberg SH, Gehrman MD, Graham JH. Botulinum Toxin A and B Improve Perfusion, Increase Flap Survival, Cause Vasodilation, and Prevent Thrombosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Animal Studies. Hand. February 2021. doi:10.1177/1558944721994250
Sumner K, Grandizio LC, Gehrman MD, Graham J, Klena JC. Incidence and Reason for Readmission and Unscheduled Health Care Contact After Distal Radius Fracture. Hand (NY). 2020 Mar;15(2):243-251. doi: 10.1177/1558944718788687. PMID: 30052074.
Gehrman MD, Cornell M, Seeley M. Iatrogenic Hip Instability After Hip Arthroscopy: Is There a Role for Open Capsular Reconstruction? A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Apr-Jun;9(2):e0091. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.18.00091. PMID: 31233426.

Patient Reviews

“I was in such severe pain, but I still could feel the compassion of everyone I encountered. I felt very safe and was in good hands with Dr. Gehrman.”
– Diane M.

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