Summary

Dr. Rapp graduated from Duke University in 1981 with a degree in BioMedical Engineering. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University in 1985, and then completed his postgraduate residency training in Phoenix. Upon completing his medical training, Dr. Rapp served the US Air Force for five years and then moved to Greenwood, SC, where he has practiced since 1995. Dr. Rapp opened the office of Premier Surgical Services, PA in Greenwood in September of 2003 which provided the community with a surgical practice offering weight loss surgery options in addition to a full range of general surgery options. This is the first practice with a dedication to bariatric surgery in the six county area of Greenwood, Laurens, Edgefield, Abbeville, McCormick, and Saluda counties. In 2010, Dr. Rapp opened an office of Premier Surgical Services, PA in Aiken, offering bariatric surgery in that area as well. Throughout his practice experience, Dr. Rapp continues to expand his surgical knowledge through training and new technology. He completed a Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Preceptorship Program in 2004, and a Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgeon's Training & Proctoring Program in 2006. Dr. Rapp was the first surgeon in South Carolina to perform many advanced robotic techniques during his procedures, including the use of Aesop robotics, and the completion of gallbladder removal and gastric procedures with full robotics. He was also the first in the Greenwood area to perform laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding surgeries. Dr. Rapp is Board Certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery (ABS). He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgery (ACS), a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS), and a Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 41 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Phoenix Integrated Residency
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Edward Joseph Rapp has 2 locations

Edward Joseph Rapp

501 Epting AveGreenwood, SC 29646
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Edward Joseph Rapp

905 Verdae Blvd Ste 202Greenville, SC 29607
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Bariatric SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
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41 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Greenwood , SCGreenwood , SCSpartanburg , SCGreenwood , SC
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Edward Joseph Rapp

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Edward Joseph Rapp has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Edward Joseph Rapp has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Breast Diseases
  • Critical Care
  • Digestive System Abnormalities
  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • General Surgeon
  • Hernia
  • Liver Diseases
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Edward Joseph Rapp holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Phoenix Integrated Residency.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Edward Joseph Rapp's NPI number is 1598794364.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edward Rapp's office located?
Edward Rapp's office is located at 501 Epting Ave, Greenwood, SC, 29646.
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What languages does Edward Rapp speak?
Edward Rapp speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Edward Rapp affiliated with?
Edward Rapp is affiliated with Abbeville Area Medical Center.

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