Dr. Christopher E. Gross

Dr. Christopher E. Gross is an orthopedic surgeon in Mt Pleasant, SC. He is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, with a particular interest in cartilage injuries that range from small defects to end-stage ankle arthritis. His practice focuses on treating conditions such as foot and ankle arthritis, ankle fractures, Lisfranc injuries, ankle instability, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendon tears. Dr. Gross also provides sports medicine care for injuries sustained in activities like football, hockey, and skating, as well as for weekend athletes. He performs procedures including revision foot and ankle surgery, ankle arthroscopy, foot and ankle deformity correction, foot reconstruction, and ankle joint replacement.

Dr. Gross serves as the Director of the Foot and Ankle Division and Fellowship Director at the Medical University of SC, where he is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his fellowship in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and his residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He uses current medical technology and facilities to treat patients, aiming to alleviate pain and regain function, particularly after failed primary surgeries.

Dr. Gross sees patients in Mt Pleasant at 1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Building A, every Tuesday. He also maintains offices in West Ashley, North Charleston, and Bluffton, seeing patients on Thursdays, Mondays, and the third Thursday of even-numbered months, respectively.

As a board-certified specialist, Dr. Gross brings a specific focus to the complex structure of the foot, which includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. His expertise in both conservative and surgical treatments allows him to address a wide range of foot and ankle disorders, from acute sports injuries to chronic degenerative conditions like Charcot foot deformity. His academic role at MUSC and his fellowship training at Duke University underscore his deep commitment to the field of foot and ankle orthopaedics.

Services:

• Achilles tear
• Ankle Arthritis
• Elbow Arthroplasty
• Foot & Ankle Arthritis
• MRI Review Service
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Post-surgical Rehabilitation Coordination
• Shoulder Arthroscopy