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Michael Swords, D.O.
Michigan Orthopedic Center
Orthopedics: Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle Replacements and Reconstruction
Lansing, MI
4.8
483 Ratings
197 Comments
Dr. Michael Swords is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, and focuses on surgical treatments of complex foot and ankle orthopedic conditions and traumatic orthopedic injuries.
4.8
483 Ratings
197 Comments
Dr. Michael Swords is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, and focuses on surgical treatments of complex foot and ankle orthopedic conditions and traumatic orthopedic injuries.
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Dr. Michael Swords is focused on surgical treatment of complex foot and ankle orthopedic conditions and traumatic orthopedic injuries. He has a special interest in traumatic injuries and treatment of post traumatic conditions in the foot and ankle. Dr. Swords is active in clinical research, participating in a variety of clinical trials. Dr. Swords lectures and teaches surgeons both nationally and internationally on different aspects of treatment for both traumatic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Swords is a leader in the trauma program for Sparrow Hospital, serving as director of Orthopedic Trauma since 2012.
Michael P. Swords, DO is a Lansing native who has had the following training:
Advanced Clinical Experience, Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle Washington
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Michigan State University, Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing Michigan
BS – Zoology, Michigan State University
Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
AOTrauma
Michigan Orthopaedic Society
Hospital Affiliations:
Sparrow Hospital
Committees and Offices:
Director of Orthopedic Trauma, Sparrow Hospital
AO International Foot and Ankle Expert Group
AOTrauma Foot and Ankle Education Task Force, Regional Program Contributor for North America
Sparrow Physicians Health Network – Board Member
Sparrow Trauma Multi Disciplinary Peer Review Committee
Sparrow Trauma Operational Process Performance Committee
Consultant, Intercollegiate Athletics, Michigan State University
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Top notch surgeon!!! Extremely well liked, highly respected!!! I was very impressed with my surgery, the progress and the outcome! Thank you!!!
I could not be more grateful to be a patient of Dr. Swords. With his extensive Knowledge and experience, Dr. Swords is truly the best of the best. I'm in great hands, and so thankful for Dr. Swords in helping me get my life back after nearly a decade of ankle pain.
Very caring wonderful Surgeon. Not afraid to say what is what. Therapy at place was not administered in the way he requested. Gave us a couple sources He recommended.
Very informative, doesn't rush you out the door and knows his knees!
Good ankle surgeon, explains things well and answer my questions well.
Always very good!
Very good doctor, made this procedure a success. Thanks doc.
Very nice
He is a awsome dr and he cares about his patient needs and concerns.
Hes the best!