Karl Kuwik, MD
Hip and Knee Orthopedic SurgeryHip Orthopedic SurgeryKnee Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryReconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
Biography
Dr. K. Seth Kuwik excelled in athletics, particularly baseball, during his undergraduate years at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. And he most likely saw many instances of sports ailments, including knee injuries, during his playing days. Now, Dr. Kuwik is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement and reconstruction. Dr. Kuwik completed an Adult Reconstruction/Knee Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, N.Y. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Lipscomb in 2005 after four years as a starter on its NCAA Division I baseball team. During his college baseball career, he won numerous honors including being named an ESPN The Magazine District IV All Academic All American in 2005. After receiving his doctor of medicine degree in 2010 from the University of Toledo, Dr. Kuwik took part in an orthopaedic surgery residency from 2010-2015 at the State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y. During his studies and residency, he was involved in numerous research projects regarding various aspects of total knee replacement. Dr. Kuwik is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is married, has two daughters and enjoys playing softball, flag football, snorkeling, skiing, traveling and working out.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: ZUCKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT HOFSTRA/NORTHWELL AT LENOX HILL HOSPITAL, 2016
- Residency: University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2015
- Medical Education: The University of Toledo College of Medicine, 2010
- Undergraduate: Lipscomb University, 2005
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
Additional Training
Completed an Adult Reconstruction/Knee Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, N.Y.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Kuwik is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.