CHARLESTON — A prominent orthopedic and spine surgeon at Medical University of South Carolina is facing an assault charge after an apparent incident at the hospital.
Dr. Charles Alan Reitman, 70, was charged with second-degree assault and battery Sept. 3 after allegedly smacking a coworker on the buttocks. He was arrested by MUSC Public Safety and released on personal recognizance bail, meaning he will only be required to pay a fee if he fails to appear for court.
Reitman is slated to appear in Charleston County General Sessions court in mid-February for a routine hearing, according to public index records…