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Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD

Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Karl Schweitzer Jr, MD is an orthopedic foot & ankle surgeon in Raleigh, NC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schweitzer Jr has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2008. He is affiliated with Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

3480 Wake Forest Rd Ste 204 Raleigh, NC 27609

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schweitzer Jr is affiliated with Duke Health Raleigh Hospital Raleigh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schweitzer Jr specializes in the areas of Orthopedic Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Schweitzer Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schweitzer Jr

3.2

22 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Lamson, PhD – Mar 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jobieoh – Nov 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 31, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hank – Feb 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
No Name – Sep 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Oct 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Troy numnery – Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Cary, NC – Oct 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chapel Hill, NC – Jun 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Gurkin in Raleigh, North Carolina – Feb 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Medical missionary and family relative, 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...read more

biography

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, Pa. afforded me many mechanical tasks. Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery was an obvious choice: the diverse...read more
  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Orthocarolina Foot And Ankle Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 2008
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 2008
  • Franklin And Marshall College

    Undergraduate School, 2004
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC3480 Wake Forest Rd Ste 204 Raleigh, NC 27609
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: 7:30am - 3:15pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 3:30pm
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: 7:30am - 11:30am
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Duke University Health System Inc3400 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
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Practice

Office3700 NW Cary Pkwy Ste 100 Cary, NC 27513
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Office5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 500 Morrisville, NC 27560
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

    3400 Wake Forest Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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