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Dr. Walton Wright Curl, MD

Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
52 years of experience
Asheville Orthopaedic Associates 310 LONG SHOALS RD STE 301, Arden, NC 28704
(828) 782-9330

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Brief Intro

Walton W. Curl, M.D. graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1968. After spending a year in Vietnam as an Infantry Platoon Leader, he went on to graduate from Duke University Medical School in 1974. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery in the Army and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the United States Military Academy under Dr. John Feagin. He was the team physician for West Point upon completion of his fellowship and retired as a Colonel in the United States Army. From 1988 until 2002 he was the team physician for Wake Forest University. He then became the first Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. In 2007 he returned to the orthopaedic faculty at Wake Forest University Medical Center and works with the Sports Medicine Program. He is a past president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Herodicus Sports Medicine Society. He currently serves on the board of directors for Special Olympics of North Carolina. His numerous articles in the area of Sports Medicine are primarily associated with anterior cruciate ligament injuries and rehabilitation. He has participated in basic science research on the effects of cold therapy on muscle contusions and is currently is involved in tissue engineering projects involving ligament and cartilage stem cells. His primary interest is in the treatment of ACL and Cartilage Injuries. Walt and his wife Kay are the parents of two married sons and the grandparents of one granddaughter, and two grandsons. His hobbies and interests include restoring British sports cars, fly fishing and sailing.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Duke University School Of Medicine - 1974

Duke University School Of Medicine - 1973

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Asheville Orthopaedic Associates
310 LONG SHOALS RD STE 301, Arden, NC 28704
Mon:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Plantar Fasciitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Lateral Epicondylitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Friday Health Plans
Golden Rule
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Oscar Health Insurance
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 20
Orthopedics 43
Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 39
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 22
Children's Hospital 8
Urology 37
Psychiatry 40
Geriatrics 41
Rehabilitation 22
Obsterics & Gynecology 8
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36