Overview
Robert F. Murphy, M.D. is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at MUSC specializing in the care of musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents.Dr. Murphy's expertise is in pediatric and adolescent spinal conditions and deformity, pediatric and adolescent hip dysplasia and hip conditions, as well as lower extremity and foot deformities in children. He also treats children with sprains, strains, injuries, and fractures.A native Midwesterner, Dr. Murphy graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2005. His medical degree was obtained from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia in 2009. Following medical school, Dr. Murphy completed his residency at the University of Tennessee \& Campbell Clinic in Memphis. He received a further year of subspecialty training exclusively in pediatric orthopaedics at Boston Children's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.Dr. Murphy is active in clinical research, and participates in several clinical trials regarding scoliosis. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Spine Study Group.
Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2250 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Building A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Murphy has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert F. Murphy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert F. Murphy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert F. Murphy by calling their office at 843-876-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert F. Murphy a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert F. Murphy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert F. Murphy specialize in?
While Dr. Robert F. Murphy is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Robert F. Murphy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert F. Murphy has published 130 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert F. Murphy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert F. Murphy accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert F. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ScoliosisDr. Murphy isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- KyphosisDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Murphy isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Bone GraftDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- LordosisDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Mosaic Monosomy 22Dr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Mosaic Monosomy 22.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PolydactylyDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Murphy isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).