Dr. Christopher Swanson is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He is the former assistant team physician for the Cincinnati Bengals and Drexel University Men’s Basketball Team and currently serves as the team physician for various local high schools.
Dr. Christopher Swanson is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He is the former assistant team physician for the Cincinnati Bengals and Drexel University Men’s Basketball Team and currently serves as the team physician for various local high schools.
Dr. Christopher Swanson is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Later, he completed a residency at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Following his residency, Dr. Swanson finished a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder and knee surgery at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Cincinnati, OH.
Dr. Swanson is the former assistant team physician for the Cincinnati Bengals and Drexel University Men’s Basketball Team. Currently, he serves as the team physician for Trinity Christian High School, Baker County High School, and various local high schools. Learn more about Dr. Swanson and his career here.
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School August 2003 – May 2007
(Brunswick, New Jersey)
Post-Baccalaureate Special Sciences Program
University of Pennsylvania September 2002 – May 2003
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Dartmouth College September 1997 – June 2001
(Hanover, New Hampshire)
Training
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Knee Surgery, Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center August 2012 – July 2013 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Chief Resident, Orthopedic Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital July 2011 – June 2012 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital June 2007 – June 2011 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Certifications
Medical Doctors License, State of Florida
American Board of Orthopedics
The Swanson Team
Kendra Hentkowski, PA‑C
Professional. Helpful. Straight to the point. Knowledgeable. I can’t wait to see where I am by the end of treatment
Dr Swanson is very professional and I am very pleased with my results from his treatment.
The Greatest is all I can say!
Dr. Swanson did an amazing operation on my right shoulder. He always shows concern for his patient. He is helpful and gives good advice for my rehab. I appreciate highly.
Dr. Swanson is the best!!!
Dr. Swanson was awesome! He talked me through my injection to make me feel comfortable and he gave a lot of helpful feedback on what I needed to do to make it better.
My visit with Dr Swanson was very professional and personable. He was very thorough and showed genuine concern in my injury. I look forward to getting my issue resolved under his guidance
Explained everything thoroughly! Great bedside manor!
Tops! Say no more.
Dr, Swanson took his time explaining all my options. It is very much appreciated these days not to feel rushed in a doctor's office.