Karl W. Helmold, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

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Overview

Area of focus information

  • General Orthopedics
  • Joint Pain
  • Fracture Care

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German

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About

Philosophy of care

I try to present all treatment options to you and then together we can reach a mutual decision as to your best course of treatment.

Why I entered medicine

Prior to becoming an orthopedic surgeon I was a civil engineer. I became an orthopedic surgeon as it allowed me to combine my interests in medicine, engineering and helping my fellow man. What I really enjoy about orthopedics is that most of our patients get better, and many of our patients are cured.

Community involvement

I have served as the president of the Bucks County Medical Society, and also as a delegate to the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

Personal interests

I like to spend time with my family, work on automobiles and enjoy time outdoors.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest 28th in the country for orthopedic care
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, home to Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, is ranked No. 28 in the nation for orthopedics and is the only hospital in the region nationally recognized for orthopedic care by U.S. News & World Report.
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Education

Undergraduate
 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1978

Graduate
 Stanford University, Master of Science (MS), 1980

Graduate
 Purdue University, Master of Science (MS), 1981

Medical School
 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1988

Training

Internship 1989
 Surgery (General Surgery), Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Fellowship 1990
 Hand And Microvascular Surgery, Orthopedic, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Residency 1994
 Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery