Lewis County Orthopedics is located at Lewis County General Hospital, Medical Arts Building, Suite 120, 7785 North State Street, Lowville, New York 13367.
Phone: 315-376-4505
Fax: 315-376-4259
Your Local Destination For orthopedic care!
With a patient centered approach, the Lewis County Orthopedic team specializes in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care for bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues. The team provides local access to coordinated care to help you recover, move comfortably, and return to the daily activities you enjoy.
From joint replacement, injury prevention and diagnosis, sports medicine, physical therapy and advanced surgical treatment, our highly skilled team of surgeons and clinical providers are here to help you feel your best.
Carolyn M. Hettrich, M.D.
Learn more at https://carolynhettrich.com/
Dr. Hettrich is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Her residency training in Orthopedic Surgery was completed at the #1-ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, which included a one-year research fellowship focused on tendon-to-bone healing. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University during that time. At the completion of her residency, she won the prestigious Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Research from HSS, as well as the Cabaud Memorial Research Award from AOSSM for the best basic science study. After residency, Dr. Hettrich did a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Vanderbilt University. During the fellowship, Dr. Hettrich was an assistant team physician for Vanderbilt University, the Nashville Sounds, and the Nashville Predators.
She is an Active Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. She is the only member of the Neer Circle (part of ASES) in the North Country and greater Syracuse area. The esteemed group has only 183 members in all of the US - and most are at major academic centers. She is a member and holds leadership roles in AOSSM, AAOS, and ASES, and currently runs the AAOS Shoulder Elbow Registry.
Dr. Hettrich has a special interest in caring for athletes of all ages, particularly those involved in overhead sports. She was a former team physician for USA Volleyball, the University of Iowa, and the University of Kentucky and served as the Chief of the Shoulder Service at Harvard Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has also authored/edited three textbooks, published over 120 original scientific publications, and runs the world’s largest shoulder research group, MOON Shoulder.
Dr. Hettrich is the highest-volume shoulder replacement surgeon in the area, doing custom shoulder replacements. She treats the majority of shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions and uses the most innovative arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques.
Greg S. Keller, M.D.
Greg Keller, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his undergraduate degree at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, and earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Dr. Keller is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He completed two fellowships: one in sports medicine at the Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders and the other in shoulder surgery at Maricopa MediGreg Keller, M.D., FABOScal Center in Phoenix, AZ.
During his tenure, Dr. Keller provided medical coverage and support as assistant team physician for The Phoenix Mustangs Hockey Team, Phoenix, AZ; Arizona Rattlers Arena Football League, Glendale, AZ; Union College Division 1 Hockey Team, Schenectady, NY; and the Empire State Games, Albany and Rochester, NY, as well as numerous high schools and other sports organizations.
Dr. Keller has over 26 years of experience and specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and upper- and lower-extremity trauma.
Carol Fisher, M.D.
Dr. Fisher received her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School, and was a general surgical resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, New Hampshire. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, and a fellowship in Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip and Knee at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Along with general orthopedics, arthroscopy, trauma and hand, her areas of interest include total joint replacement, revisions and shoulder.
When not seeing patients at Lewis County Orthopedics, Dr. Fisher supervises the Orthopedic Specialty Clinics at Hudson Headwaters Health Network, in Warrensburg, New York. She has also worked at Adirondack Orthopedic Physicians and Surgeons orthopedic practice and was an orthopedic surgeon and provided ER call at Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, New York.
Nicholas Perry, M.D.
Nicholas Perry, M.D., is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Pre-Med (Distinguished Military Graduate), at the University of Cincinnati, Army ROTC. Dr. Perry completed his Orthopedic Internship and Residency at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, San Diego, CA, and an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
In addition to general orthopedics, Dr. Perry specializes in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD. He has served as a consultant in orthopedics at Harvard University Health Sciences, Cambridge, MA, providing clinical education and mentorship to medical students.
Before joining Lewis County Orthopedics, Dr. Perry was a staff Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports and Shoulder Surgery, at Naval Medical Center San Diego and an Associate Editor for the Arthroscopy Journal, Editorial Board Member, serves on the SOMOS Board of Directors, and the Neuromusculoskeletal Advisory Board for the Defense Health Agency. He also received numerous awards and honors during his military career.
Dr. Perry has provided professional team and sports coverage for the New England Patriots (NFL), Boston Bruins (NHL), Boston Ballet, and collegiate Harvard University Ice Hockey, Boston College football, and Bridgewater University football.
Shane K. Woolf, M.D.
Shane K. Woolf, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hersey, PA. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery, including two years as a research fellow, at the Medical University of South Carolina. Then, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Taos Orthopaedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico.
Dr. Woolf is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Association. He currently serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine and Director for the Arthroscopy Bioskills Lab for the Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Woolf has over 20 years of orthopedic experience and specializes in general orthopedics and sports medicine injuries to athletes of all levels and ages, with interests in shoulder, knee, and hip problems.
Evan Leibelsperger, PA-C
Physician Assistant Evan Leibelsperger is a Board Certified graduate from approved NCCPA program, a Board Certified Athletic Trainer, BCLS certified, and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA in 2007 and his Master Degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2010 from DeSales University, Center Valley, PA.
He evaluates orthopedic conditions, treats musculoskeletal injuries and deformities, is skillful in suturing, wound care, splint/casting, injections, office procedures, imaging interpretations, fracture and dislocation reductions, and has surgical experience in lower /upper extremity surgical cases.
Sarah Finnigan, PA-C
Sarah Finnigan, PA-C, is a seasoned Physician Assistant with over 15 years of medical experience in both the U.S. Army and the civilian sector. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Interservice Physician Assistant Program in Omaha, NE. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising from Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL.
Finnigan is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants (AASPA). In addition to well-rounded orthopedic training and surgical assistant experience, she received numerous honors and awards for her military service.
Karen Fish, PA-C
Karen Fish, PA-C, is a retired U.S. Army Major with over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, primary care, and combat casualty care. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine/Interservice Physician Assistant Program, Omaha, NE. She also earned an Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Studies at George Washington University in DC.
Fish is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). In addition to well-rounded orthopedic training and surgical assistant experience, she received numerous honors and awards for her military service.