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Christopher Swanson, M.D.
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
4.9
1628 Ratings
615 Comments
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.
4.9
1628 Ratings
615 Comments
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.
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Riverside
2627 Riverside Ave
Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Northside
15255 Max Legget Parkway
Suite 5300
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Suite 5300
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Fleming Island
4565 US-17
Ste 200
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Ste 200
Fleming Island, FL 32003
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
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Dr.swanson is extremely knowledgeable and has a great disposition. He did my rotator cuff repair. He put me at ease before surgery as well as post op. Would definitely recommend him.
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Dr Swanson is a true patient focused Physician and treats the patient friendly and advise appropriately. Caring Doctor!
Very professional and personable.
Thank you doc Swanson , I'm now pain free an full motion of my arm . Thank you for the making life normal again !🙌🙏💪🥰
Always professional and friendly. Answered all my questions fully.
Had a good conversation concerning my options regarding pain in my right shoulder. The conclusion was to have cortisone injections in my shoulder as this seemed the best option in my situation.
Very personable and courteous.
Best Orthopedics Dr ever. Dr Swanson did a total shoulder replacement on me and he did a great job..
My orthopedic surgeon is always awesome, explains in normal language that non medical person could understand without having to guess!!