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Dr. Lawrence Schweitzer, MD

Dr. Lawrence Schweitzer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Schweitzer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Brookfield, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universite Catholique De Louvain, Faculte De Medecine in 1975. He is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

60 Old New Milford Rd Ste 3E Brookfield, CT 06804

Make an Appointment

(203) 775-6205

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schweitzer is affiliated with Danbury Hospital Danbury, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schweitzer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Schweitzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schweitzer

4.1

19 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Robert Morehouse in Danbury, CT – Mar 03, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Harold Kurfehs in Brookfield, CT – Jan 01, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ted Seibert in Ridgefield – Dec 06, 2018
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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
Helpful
Linda Gaita in CT, CT – Nov 05, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
CT – Oct 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 10, 2018
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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
Helpful
Bill Daly in Danbury, CT – Sep 21, 2018
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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
Helpful
Danbury, CT – Sep 18, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Colleen comunale in Roxbury – Feb 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dale Murena in Oriental,NC – Jun 07, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lawrence Schweitzer joined Connecticut Family Orthopedics in 1979. Dr. Schweitzer specializes in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and the knee, arthroscopy of the knee, trauma and general orthopedics. 

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Victoria General Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Dalhousie University

    Internship Hospital

  • Boston University

    Undergraduate School

  • Universite Catholique De Louvain, Faculte De Medecine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut PC60 Old New Milford Rd Ste 3E Brookfield, CT 06804
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Connecticut Family Orthopedics PC33 Hospital Ave Danbury, CT 06810
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 9:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave
    Danbury, CT 06810
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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