Karl M. Schweitzer
Experienced in Osteoarthritis
Experienced in Osteoarthritis
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 

Overview

My pursuit of a career in orthopaedics has come as no surprise to those around me. Growing up on our family horse farm in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, afforded me many mechanical tasks. Foot and ankle orthopaedics was an obvious choice: the diverse patient population, challenging surgeries, and the ability to help my patients get back to the activities they enjoy most. As medical missionary Dr. Albert Schweitzer said, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by the spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” It is my responsibility, but also privilege as a surgeon, to empower my patients with ‘that light’, through optimism, knowledge and ultimately relief, through both non-operative and surgical means. I perform a variety of reconstructive procedures, including: fore/midfoot surgeries, ankle arthroscopy and cartilage restorative surgery, tendon/ligament repair/reconstruction, lower extremity fracture care, ankle replacement and fusion, diabetic Charcot reconstruction (including use of Ilizarov thin-wire frame techniques) and advanced deformity reconstruction for conditions related to arthritic, neurologic, congenital or acquired conditions.

Dr. Schweitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Osteoarthritis.

Graduate Institution
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (Pennsylvania), 2008.0
Specialties
Podiatric Surgery
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Foot and Ankle Surgery, OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute (North Carolina)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560

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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 (11.8 miles away)
Experience:
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Languages Spoken:
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I enjoy the challenge of helping patients with foot and ankle problems, including arthritis, tendon disorders or ruptures, and sports injuries. While my focus is my clinical practice, I keep my orthopaedic knowledge current by regularly participating as faculty in national and international orthopaedic foot and ankle conferences, conferences that frequently prompt me to bring advances to help the patients in my practice. I also continue to study many of the problems through dedicated foot and ankle research and share my clinical, surgical and research experience with national and international colleagues, the surgeons who attend the meetings, and the residents and fellows that I train each year. Dr. Easley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Flat Feet, Kienbock's Disease, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

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Advanced in Osteoarthritis
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5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 
 (11.8 miles away)
Experience:
49+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

As a child, I loved giving presents. It gave me great pleasure to select a gift and then present it to the recipient, and watch their face as they opened it. Now, I get to do the same thing for my patients. Removing patient's pain and giving them greater mobility in life is the best gift I could ever give anyone. I am so pleased I have been able to spend my life helping others, and I look forward to helping you. Dr. Deorio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Acute Pain.

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