Michael Swords, D.O.

Very pleasant and explains the problem to you.

I've been a patient of Dr. Sword's for 12 years and have had 5 surgical procedures - all corrected and good out comes. Best foot/ankle specialist around and excellent care from start to finish. Never feel rushed and have any questions, concerns answered by both him as well as his PA, Wendy. Entire office staff friendly & attentive. Highly recommended!

Pleasant and thorough

Dr. Swords is an excellent surgeon. I had multiple foot fractures and the results of my surgery were excellent. He takes time with you to explain everything. Would highly recommend Dr Swords.

Dr. Swords did a wonderful job on my surgery and he is also a very kind person. I am so grateful that I was referred to him.

He understands the bones and articulate about what is happening with both my feet. Can not understand all the big words for my bones but sure I will be able to use off my sparrow chart. Explains everything! “How , why, when”

Actually listened to my concerns and did a physical exam. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Highly recommend

Good communicator.

Dr. Swords presented himself a in very professional manner and explained x-rays, and other medical results so things were understandable. Explained options, doctors and I might consider in the future.

Great doctor, so lucky to have him as my physician.

Dr Swords has saved both of my feet from an early retirement! I could not recommend him any higher. He has earned a sixth star

Very impressed with Dr Swords and office staff. I had an appointment on a Wednesday and he scheduled me for surgery the following Tuesday. Very efficient office and an excellent Dr.

The Best. Takes time to listen to me and completely answers my questions.Did a great job fixing my foot without using any plates and maintaining movement in my toes.

He's awesome. Very straightforward. Excellent communication! Pro!

Dr. Swords is professional most knowledgeable ankle specialist I’ve met. He still takes the time to answer all your questions until you’re comfortable. Provided excellent post op care as well.

Dr Swords is a great Physician. Unfortunately I have issues that are incurable and I’m guessing 51 yrs of being a diabetic and my age don’t help. He was very insightful.

Personable and knowledgeable

Great surgeon!

Dr. Swords is Amazing!!!!! He has a wonderful bedside manner and always so helpful and understanding, qualities that are missing in so much of human medicine in today’s world. Dr. Swords is a wonderful surgeon and always willing to listen and help his patients. He is the very Best!!!

Excellent friendly care! Office is very efficient and personable.

He was professional and friendly. He explained everything very well.

precise and clear in his explanations

Dr. Swords is an excellent doctor. He is thorough in his diagnosis and listens to your questions and answers completely. I am happy I was directed to him for my recent broken and now healed ankle.

As always, a pleasure to see Dr. Swords!

His office was able to schedule an appointment within a few days of my injury. Dr. Swords resolved my problem quickly and without any surgery.

Patients time is not as valuable as his. They put you in a room take your blood pressure and tell you that he will be in shortly and never shows up or when he does come in he spends 5 minutes. How would you feel if you were treated that way.

It was over an hour before I saw him and he wasn’t helpful with my problems.

Dr. Swords was able to see me within two days of my injury. He was reassuring about my recovery process. I appreciate the promptness and confidence of his diagnosis. Best of all, no surgery is needed.

Wonderful bedside manner

Friendly and professional, Dr. Swords answered all our questions. Highly recommend.

He is a wonderful doc and listens to you and doesn’t rush you .

Dr. Swords offered an option my previous surgeon did not and explained why this would be a better option than ankle replacement or fusion that my previous surgeon recommended. Left feeling hopeful!

He is a great doctor and I'll always recommend him to anyone.

I highly recommend Dr. Sword!!

Friendly, helpful and efficient

Answered all my questions and good bedside manner. Just wish I had a little more time to discuss.

Knows his business & performs it well!

Clearly Explained my situation of foot problems, and my options regarding surgery vs other treatments.

Dr, Swords explained the procedure thoroughly and with clarity and listened to my concerns.

Couldn’t be happier with the care I have received from Dr. Swords. Surgery for my foot was basically painless post operatively. Wonderful to speak to and experience with office was amazing! Highly recommend!

Very thorough!!! Explained in detail. Was patient in explaining my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr Swords.

Very knowledgable geat staff. Thank you!

Excellent doctor

Very thorough and excellent explanations

Dr. Swords was very personable and completely understood my issue. He did a great job explaining how he would treat it and the reasoning behind his recommendation. I fully understood his explanations and agree with the identified parh forward.

Had an excellent recovery from my surgery and an overall very good experience. I experienced Dr. Swords as a kind and excellent surgeon. That said, it's important to listen carefully to his description of the treatment offered, and to ask questions right away about anything that seems different from what he told you or that you don't understand. Like most of the doctors I've encountered these days, he seems to have a very heavy workload, and the office is generally very busy. His orders for my treatment were not communicated clearly on two important occasions - once to the anesthesiologist before surgery and once to his PA before a post-op visit with her. I was glad I asked them questions when information they gave me was inconsistent with what Dr. Swords had said. They double-checked and proceeded as he had ordered, making my pain management and recovery time much better than it would otherwise have been.

Straight and to the point. Just what I want.

Great doctor! Does an amazing job with the feet! Had foot surgery in late Nov. opted to drive 100 miles for his expertise!

This doctor is amazing along with his entire staff

I came for a second opinion, and I was very pleased with his thoughtful and thorough response.

He is awesome one of the best foot doctors in Michigan!!

Patient and answered all of my questions.

Very informative and great explanation of your problem

He takes his time and answers all questions thoroughly! Very nice man!

He listens!!!

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Did wonderful job on my ankle.

Exceptionally practical, personal, and competent.

Really happy with my ankle care!

Dr Swords explained my situation clearly, in terms that I could understand. Many people have recommended him to me and I now understand why he is held in such high esteem.

Excellent, surgery went great & has taken care of me very well.

I won’t see anybody but DR Swords. Skilled surgeon, great bed side manner while able to deliver tough news. Shoots you straight with a caring heart.

He's the best! Takes good care of me😊

Very helpful, his words were very helpful and encouraging

Thank you so much for listening to me and diagnosing my problem. Your staff was very kind and friendly.

Outstaring doctor. He’s an artist with an impeccable bed side manner. He wants perfection and demonstrated that when he put my right ankle back together. I’m am so grateful he is in our community. I have so much respect and gratitude for him.

Didn’t even listen to me, MRI shows I have a cyst. He told me I didn’t have one.

Dr. Swords always gives his complete attention to my concerns and in spite of how busy he is, he doesn't rush through my appointment. And he's a terrific surgeon. The waiting time always takes a while, but that is not an issue with me because I know he gives each patient the time and care they need.

He is so easy to talk to and listens. Also explains things very well so I understand

Went above and beyond for my care, I highly recommend Dr. Swords

Great personality! Very knowledgeable!

Explained what he saw. Carefully pointed out what I should do to make things better.

Dr. Swords was very knowledgeable and took time to explain my options. He also worked through his lunch hour. Very considerate.

Dr. Swords did a fabulous job repairing my broken foot. He takes time to give pertinent information and answer questions during appointments.

Waited well over an hour to see him. And he spent 5 mins or less with me.

I have been with Michigan Orthopedic Center for several year's. The doctor's are excellent and the staff is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them. I see Dr. Swords and Dr. Taunt

Took so much time to go over my situation. Impressed with him as well as entire staff.

Thank you for the consolation and further follow up testing/examination.

Dr. Swords is the absolute best. Six weeks ago, when he said I would walk through his door on two feet today—in a pair of shoes and without help of any kind—I was very doubtful. But I did and I am so grateful!

He was nearly an hour behind for an early morning appointment which was not acknowledged when he finally showed.

Very accommodating and caring. Explains things in an easy to understand manner. Took his time with me, greatly appreciated. Great office as well!!

Excellent visit. Informative. Highly recommend Dr. Swords.

Very professional & compassionate. Explains things thoroughly.

I appreciate Dr. swords going over my inquiry about the types/options of full prosthetic ankles the Stryker with bearing helped me make a educated decision! He also reassured me that I didn’t step over the boundaries of Doctor, patient relationship, when I had researched the various manufacturers on my own! Dr. Swords candid in his approach. Showing me patients whom he maintained their privacy! He explained the talus, tibia and fibula would be shaped as necessary to the customers bone structure being made specifically for each patient! And the dynamics and the function of the new ankle! And throughly explained the benefits of replacement ankle, gait improvements pain reduction and his bedside manner is impeccable all around good person! I will be seeing Dr. swords as my schedule permits to once and for all eliminated the shot every 3 months! Excited and looking forward to a new lifestyle with more mobility thank you Dr. swords your awesome!

Very friendly, explains everything completely and knowledgeable.

Excellent pre, post , and surgery!

The staff embarrassed me in front of patients in the waiting room and then just put me in a back office and forgotten.

Excellent physician and the entire staff are top shelf

Prompt, explained procedure,pleasant

Very nice and knowledgeable. He feels confident that he can fix my ankle. All the staff are knowledgeable and they listen to what I had to say.

Very impressed with the efficiency of the staff from checking into X-ray and intake staff. Dr. Swords presented himself as pleasant, business like and very knowledgeable about my surgical problems and questions.

I recommend Dr. Swords very highly.

Dr. Swords is patient and kind, excellent in answering questions, and is an excellent surgeon with a stellar reputation in the mid-Michigan area (if not state-wide or further). I have been super pleased wirh him and his staff!

WONDERFUL!

Amazing doctor. He explained everything to our 10 year old daughter. Would highly recommend.

The best Orthopedic doctor! He saved my foot. I am forever grateful!

Dr. Swords took time to explain all my options for treatment, including the likely outcomes. And he did it in a way that was very understandable.

Dr. Swords takes time to explain options and answer questions.

Dr. Swords is outstanding. He is consummately professional, personable, and wise. I so appreciate his thorough explanations and answers to all my questions. I most highly recommend him!

Great bedside manner, explains everything, and surgery was a success!

Excellent care as always

Though he did seem a little hurried, Dr. Swords did take the time to explain my ankle issues with me.

Felt rushed with information regarding my injury and advice moving forward. Dr. Swords needs to pace his delivery of detailed and unfamiliar terminology to be sure patient is keeping up with his explanation.

Very personable and made the time to explain the options. I was very pleased with my visit

The best!

Very informative. Allowed & responded to questions. He has been a savior in my time of need. Thank You Sir!

Best Orthopedic surgeon around for foot and ankle repairs. I'm his patient and couldn't be happier to have him as my doctor.

Gives you the visual incite into your case viewing and explaining the x-rays. Showing how and where your weight is loaded on the ankle. He is a great teacher.

Our first encounter a year or so ago wasn't great. But, DO.Swords and I worked through it. His procedure has my ankle feeling great 1 year after the fact. His instructions are clear and explanations are helpful.

Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr swords explained questions that I had. He also has done a great job of repairing my ankles.

He explained everything that the X-rays showed and offered great advice… didn’t rush thru the appointment.

Nice man. Took time. Didn’t rush.

Don’t understand why he can’t give more than 4 minutes for an appointment.

Great doctor

Dr. swords spent as much time as it took to explain my concerns.

Knowledgeable and has an excellent bed side manner. He was patient, addressed my concerns, spoke to me in a way that was understandable, and put together a plan to improve my condition.

Thank you for your kindness and making sure I understand what’s going on with my foot.. I would highly recommend you!

He's always taken very good care of me.

Best Ankle Doctor in the state. Maybe in the country!! Highly recommend. Don't go anywhere else. Went from literally so much pain I couldn't walk any longer to ZERO PAIN !! Love my new ankle.

Super great surgeon. Professional and caring.

Very thorough and seems extremely competent.

Great at explaining and demonstrating issues with multiple options of considerations.

Such a pleasant experience!

Knows his stuff!

He was very caring took time to listen to my concerns and addresses all questions I had.

He is very nice and takes time to answer questions!

Great visit! Just disappointed to leave with no resolution for pain.

Before during and after surgery care was excellent. It has now been six months since breaking my leg in multiple places, and now I can not only walk, but I can run again.

Very pleased with Dr Swords and his team.

Thank you

Everything was great

Dr Swords is an excellent doc. Compassionate and thorough.

Was very helpful in educating patient. Made information clear to patient. Very professional.

Dr. Swords does an excellent job explaining the procedures preoperative and postoperative. He is an awesome orthopedic surgeon.

Always takes time for all you questions

Great Doctor! He is the person to go to for anything ankle related.

Great Doc! Time to update his photo 😂

Dr Swords was my surgeon for emergency hip surgery. I was so fortunate that he was on call. One month after surgery I was walking normally with no pain. Now after 2 months I am already back to living an active normal life because of his expertise.

I know I messed myself up being dumb, but I didn't feel any judgement being treated by Dr. Swords and his staff. He explained my injury to me quite well. It was like "here's your facts, here's your plan, you can do this to help yourself, these things are good, and these things are bad, these things will help you make the dumb things less bad." He didn't say it that way, though. He speaks very technically about what's going on, but he's a gregarious doctor who is obviously very good at what he does, and he found things other doctors missed. I wish I had seen him at the onset of my injury instead of being dismissed by a doctor at a different facility.

Dr. Swords is very knowledgeable and attentive. I am very pleased with the care I have received pre/postoperative.

Non apologetic

So friendly & knows his stuff.

Excellent service. Outstanding care! Simply Dr Swords is the best!

Dr. Swords has excellent bedside manor. He is a true healer, whom cares deeply for his patients and their well being. I am grateful to have been his patient.

Very glad I saw Dr Sword, & got help to deal with my problem.

Encouraging man. Most happy to do business with him. And my foot is healed. Great surgery and follow-ups; hopefully lead to life long pain free of my foot. Thanks again, Dr. Swords!

He did an amazing job on my foot fusion. Could not ask for a better outcome

Great demeanor and walked me through everything and answered questions.

Great surgeon, very approachable. Gave me a functional foot back despite it being a wreck. Thank you so very much!!

I liked the fact that the doctor did not rush and explained the foot problem to me so well.

excellent doc, all business but in a very pleasant way, did a great job on my foot, would certainly use his services and staff again, Thanks Doug Bushard

Excellent diagnosis and advice for my condition.

Excellent in explaining the issues with my foot and treatment options.

Helpful and answered all of my questions. Very friendly and seems knowledgeable.

Excellent service, great staff! Very helpful.

Dr. Swords was friendly, informative and professional. I am very pleased so far with the results of my surgery. I would recommend him to any of my friends or family.

Quick and tithe point

He is good about answering questions . Even when you wait for him , he doesn’t rush out to next patient.

Very personable. Surgery results were as he said it would be. Very happy as I move to stretching the foot back to normal.

Always the best.

Dr. Swords is very concise and clear in his diagnoses and doesn't push the need for surgery...rather, he leaves that decision to the patient.

Great doctor!

Doctor Swords is an excellent surgeon. He has a wonderful ability to explain procedure processes, both preop and postop. I am glad to be in his care.

I am very pleased with the service I received at my Lansing orthopedic center. I appreciate the knowledge that they give me to a healthier Me

Very satisfied with the surgery Dr. Sword did for me. Dr. Sword has alway

After a failed surgery by another doctor, This Doctor corrected the error and I have had many years of problem free years with the ankle rebuild that he done.

Amazing and a great teacher. He had a student with him today.

Efficient process and the doctor was clear and straight forward. Best doctor's visit I've had in memory.

Been please with his handling of my ankle surgeries. Very informative about the work and answers my questions. His staff very good. Would recommend to anyone.

Very friendly, explained all my questions in great detail

Follow up to surgery was great. Answered all my questions. Always a good experience going to Michigan Orthopedic Center.

Always straight forward .. very honest

The staff is really kind.

Explains things in plain English and helps you understand what you need.

Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and dilligent surgeon. Does not jump into a surgical solution without discussing all possible options, including conservative treatment.

Always has time to communicate clearly about your situation.

Dr.Swords is a great surgeon but his bedside manner could use a little work. He spends very little time with his patients.