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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Doctor in Carmel, IN

Dr. Robert Czarkowski is an expert sports medicine doctor in Carmel, Indiana. He is well-known among local athletes for his work at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, where he founded the sports medicine division more than 25 years ago, and he currently serves as chairman of surgery.

There is no better orthopedic doctor near Indianapolis for athletic injuries and rehabilitation than Dr. Czarkowski. He is fellowship trained in sports surgery and arthroscopy – a minimally invasive procedure preferred by athletes everywhere.

What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Arthroscopy, or arthroscopic surgery, allows an orthopedic surgeon to diagnose and repair ligament, tendon, and joint damage simultaneously. The surgeon uses a small scope with a camera attached to examine the injury and make repairs on the spot.

Tiny surgical tools can be attached to the end of the scope to repair torn ligaments and tendons and damaged tissues. The arthroscope is so small that the entire procedure can be done with only two or three tiny incisions, which are small enough to heal without stitches.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery, where larger incisions are made and recovery takes longer. Since arthroscopy was developed decades ago, it has since been the preferred choice of treatment for physicians and their patients. Arthroscopy offers many benefits for patients:

  • Single procedure for diagnostics and treatment
  • No stiches needed
  • Fast recovery
  • Less pain and scarring
  • Less risk of surgery complications

Dr. Czarkowski is fellowship trained to specialize in shoulder arthroscopy and knee arthroscopy.

Sports medicine focuses on conservative treatments and minimally invasive procedures for athletic injuries, because we know you want to get back to your sport as soon as possible. Our orthopedic education center is packed with information about how we diagnose and treat common sports injuries. Find your condition below or go directly to our online library.

St. Vincent Sports Medicine knows sports, and we specialize in getting athletes back in action after an injury. If you’d like to have a knee or shoulder specialist examine your injury, call Dr. Robert Czarkowski in Carmel, Indiana today at (317) 564-4037 or request an appointment online.

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Location:

13431 Old Meridian Street, Suite 200
Carmel, IN 46032
PHONE: (317) 564-4037
FAX: (317) 660-2853

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Carmel orthopedic specialist conveniently located on the north side of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, Clay Township across from St. Vincent Carmel Hospital off North Meridian Street & Guilford Rd. We serve Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, Cicero, Zionsville, Lawrence, Pike Township, Washington Township and surrounding areas of Indy. As a St. Vincent Sports Performance affiliated physician, Dr. Robert Czarkowski specializes in general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, spine and arthritis treatments. Dr. Czarkowski treats children, teens, adults and seniors who suffer from back & neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, or chronic joint pain from general orthopedic conditions such as sprain, strain, overuse injury, tendonitis, shin splints, auto accident or job related injury to more complex musculoskeletal problems that may require surgery. These may include fracture (broken bone), osteoarthritis, herniated disc, slipped vertebra, pinched nerves, degenerative joint disease, scoliosis, torn ligaments and tendons, cartilage tears or rotator cuff tear. Voted Top Doctor by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine every year!