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Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
3.2 (21)
Map Pin Small Raleigh, NC
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD

Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Raleigh, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Schweitzer Jr an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Schweitzer Jr works at Practice in Raleigh, NC with other offices in Morrisville, NC and Cary, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Bunion and Ankle Sprains and Strains along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schweitzer Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh
    3480 Wake Forest Rd Ste 204, Raleigh, NC 27609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 862-5093
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
  2. 2
    Office
    5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 500, Morrisville, NC 27560 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 997-3050
  3. 3
    Duke Radiology Poc
    3700 NW Cary Pkwy Ste 100, Cary, NC 27513 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 862-5093
  4. 4
    Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
    3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 954-3000

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  • Duke University Hospital
  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

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Limb Pain
Bunion
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Limb Pain
Bunion
Ankle Sprains and Strains

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Bunion
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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankle Impingement
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Bunion Surgery
Hammer Toe Repair
Ankle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Morton's Neuroma
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Avascular Necrosis
Bunionette
Foot Fracture
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Replacement
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Instability
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Charcot Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Fusion
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Charcot Reconstruction
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Flatfoot Correction
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Nonunion Surgery
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Plantar Fascia Release
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
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    3.2
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    1 Star
    (8)
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    About Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730346446
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthocarolina Foot and Ankle Institute
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Duke University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Franklin and Marshall College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Schweitzer Jr has seen patients for Limb Pain, Bunion and Ankle Sprains and Strains, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schweitzer Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Schweitzer Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schweitzer Jr.

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