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Richard Swenson, M.D.
OrthoArizona
Orthopedics: Total Joint & General Orthopedics
Gilbert, Chandler
4.8
2209 Ratings
771 Comments
Dr. Richard Swenson is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex joint replacement, revision joint reconstruction, and fractures of the hip and knee. He was drawn to adult reconstruction because of his love of working with his hands to solve technical challenges.
4.8
2209 Ratings
771 Comments
Dr. Richard Swenson is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex joint replacement, revision joint reconstruction, and fractures of the hip and knee. He was drawn to adult reconstruction because of his love of working with his hands to solve technical challenges.
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Dr. Richard Swenson is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in complex joint replacement, revision joint reconstruction, and fractures of the hip and knee. He was originally drawn to adult reconstruction because of his love of working with his hands to solve technical challenges. However, he quickly discovered his favorite part of orthopaedics is the fulfillment that comes from helping others eliminate pain and solve complex problems such as infection, metal reaction, or implant failure.
He attended Brigham Young University on a four-year, full-tuition scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biophysics. While there he was involved in several research projects and was received a student poster award as an undergraduate student competing against graduate students by the president of the Physical Chemistry division of the American Chemical Society at the national meeting in Chicago. This award led to a post-baccalaureate position where he contributed to several peer-reviewed papers in the Journal of Biophysics including an article featured on the cover of the issue.
Dr. Swenson graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine. While in medical school, he was involved in several leadership activities as well as research. He worked to research the differences between the anterior and posterior surgical approaches to hip replacement and was part of the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Swenson’s work in bone regeneration on artificial scaffolds was awarded a T1 transitional medicine award.
Following medical school, Dr. Swenson completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Penn State University Milton S Hershey Medical Center. During that time, he found a link between anemia and treatment failure for infection. During his fourth year of residency, he was chosen by his peers and mentors to represent the program at the Resident Leadership Forum for the American Orthopaedic Association.
Following his training in general orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Swenson decided to sub-specialize in Adult Reconstruction. He completed his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. While there, he improved his surgical skills to include anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, patient-specific knee replacement, and complex hip and knee revisions including revising megaprostheses used to replace bones following resection of bony tumors.
When Dr. Swenson is not at work, he enjoys basketball, guitar, camping, church activity, and spending time with his wife and five children.
Residency
Penn State University
Medical School
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Fellowship Training
Mayo Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Baywood
Banner Gateway
Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital
Mercy Gilbert
Chandler Regional
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He took his time and answered my questions!
Very easy to talk to! Answers my questions and concerns.excellent doctor!!!
He knew what was wrong with my hip immediately by looking at the xrays and diagnosed the plan to heal me. Excellent doctor!!!!
Confident & professional
Very professional and informative yet friendly. Wonderful bedside manner. I absolutely love him!
DR Swenson is one of the kindest Drs i have come across. He really cares and listens to your concerns. He did Hip replacement on me lil over a month ago. Before and after always gives me good amount of time in ea appt. You can look into his eyes and see how genuine he really is! I highly suggest him for your needs. I salute him!
Very to the point, told me what the x-ray showed and explained my options. Easy to talk to and took his time to explain everything thoroughly. Very good
Friendly, professional and to the point
Dr.Swenson is always late for my appointments, but he's one of the few I would wait for. He's such a nice Dr. He's sensitive to my needs and very thoughal.. He's a 10 on my scale!
Could not ask for a better surgeon to perform my knee replacement.