
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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
Dr. Schweitzer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Schweitzer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
The desire to explore, research, and understand things in great detail has been the driving force throughout my career. This passion drew me to foot and ankle. I am focused on taking great care of patients, teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborating on the continuous development of foot and ankle surgery research. Dr. De Cesar Netto is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Bunions, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. De Cesar Netto is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon
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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Kienbock's Disease, Bunions, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Easley is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - General. Dr. Easley is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon
I am an orthopaedic surgeon with a clinical practice focused on all foot and ankle conditions including complex foot and ankle deformity correction, limb salvage, trauma, and ankle replacements. Patients come to see me for a variety of kinds of conditions. That's one of the reasons I went into foot and ankle surgery. When it comes to treating patients, I try to exhaust all the non-surgical options first, because surgery can really intrude on someone's lifestyle. My passion is being able to reconstruct somebody’s foot when they can’t currently walk on it and allowing them to walk again. One patient story that stands out in my mind is of a woman who was involved in a car accident and broke her leg and several of the bones in her foot, and who lost some of those bones at the scene of the accident. She had seen several other providers, and they recommended amputation. When I saw her, I decided she would be a candidate for the new, 3-D printed technology, and I was able to do a 3-D bone implant, and now she's walking again. We were able to save her leg. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy. Dr. Adams is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer by calling their office at 919-997-3050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer a top-rated expert for Achilles Tendon Rupture?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer is classified as an Advanced expert for Achilles Tendon Rupture, 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. Karl M. Schweitzer specialize in?
While Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer is a Podiatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achilles Tendon Rupture. You can view a list of Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-997-3050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Schweitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Hammer ToeDr. Schweitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Schweitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- TendinitisDr. Schweitzer isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- BunionsDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- ClubfootDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Foot DropDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteotomyDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
- TenotomyDr. Schweitzer isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.


