Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner Joins Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists

Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists have welcomed a new nurse practitioner, further expanding access to high-demand orthopedic care here in the Lowcountry.

Aron Love, MSN, FNP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner with a diverse background including athletic training and caring for patients in both emergency and urgent care settings, will see patients at the practice’s locations in Port Royal and Okatie. He will also play a vital role in caring for patients before and after their orthopedic surgical procedures.

“Mr. Love brings a rich background in patient care, and his experience and patient-centered philosophy will make him an integral part of the orthopedic team at Beaufort Memorial,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “Mr. Love and the skills he brings to the table are expanding much-needed access to orthopedic care in this region.”

Love’s expertise ranges from emergency medicine and urgent care to athletic training, intensive care and orthopedics, including the treatment of injuries like fractures and sprains. His background with the “organized chaos” of working in an emergency room for 15 years gives him a strong foundation for Beaufort Memorial’s busy, fast-paced orthopedics practice.

When he was injured playing football in high school, Love connected with his athletic trainer, which sparked an interest in the medical field. After realizing that nursing was a better fit, he set his sights on shifting from immediate care roles to the dynamic world of orthopedic care. He said he is carrying over to orthopedics at Beaufort Memorial the same philosophy he brought to patient care in the emergency and urgent care settings.

“I like to take time to understand my patients and meet them where they are, speaking with them honestly and hearing their perspectives,” Love said. “I listen to them, and we develop a plan together.”

Love will treat patients experiencing a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including arthritis, carpal tunnel, shoulder conditions, hip and knee pain, and fractures and other injuries, as well as educating patients about pre- and post-operative care.

Love, a Bluffton resident and a brown belt in jiujitsu, enjoys being outdoors with his wife Michelle, their two sons and their two dogs. The family enjoys hunting, camping, fishing, baseball and being active as a family.

At the practice, Love joins board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons Dr. Cory Messerschmidt and Dr. Vandit Sardana. Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists are located in Port Royal at 1680 Ribaut Road and in Okatie at the Okatie Medical Pavilion (122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Suite 210).

To schedule an appointment with any of the providers at Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists, call (843) 524-3015.