Karl M Schweitzer, MD - Duke Orthopaedics of Cary

Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine-Cary, part of Duke Health's Private Diagnostic Clinics, offers patient-centered and evidence-based medical care in Cary, NC. With a focus on family medicine and sports medicine, their 14-provider practice provides comprehensive services for patients of all ages, including management of chronic conditions and sports-related injuries. The practice's sports medicine services cater to athletes of all levels, offering treatment for concussions, musculoskeletal injuries, and medical conditions affecting athletic performance. They also provide education on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and serve as team physicians for local high schools and sports clubs.Generated from the website

Family medicine appeals to me because I enjoy building relationships with patients across the spectrum of ages and medical concerns. Sports medicine appeals to me because I like taking care of active individuals who want to improve their quality of life, on- or off-the-field performance and general well-being. \n As an athlete myself - I used to be an avid triathlete - I love connecting with other sports-minded individuals. It's a joy and an honor to combine both family and sports medicine into my medical practice. \n I'm committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based primary care for all ages. I take a patient-centered approach and place a big emphasis on the physician-patient relationship. I care for acute and chronic medical conditions with a primary focus on health and wellness. \n With my additional sports medicine training, I can provide care for non-operative musculoskeletal conditions, concussion and pre-participation sports physicals, as well as ultrasound-guided joint and tendon procedures when clinically indicated. My goal is simply to help patients achieve their personal best - regardless of what field they are in or on. \n My experience as an Army doctor has made me a well-rounded provider. I treated our soldiers, their families and military veterans for a wide variety of conditions. \n My wife and I have three grown children. I still enjoy pushing myself physically and participate in organized endurance events occasionally. But I predominantly cycle and do resistance training to stay in shape. I've always enjoyed being outdoors, specifically for a hike or a day of kayaking on the lake. I'm always up for a day trip somewhere and will typically explore the area on foot before ending the day at a local brewery.