Dr. Lawrence Chess Schweitzer M.D.
Orthopedist
33 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Lawrence Schweitzer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Schweitzer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schweitzer tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Kath Univ Leuven- Fac Der Geneeskunde- Leuven- Belgium 1975
Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
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