Samuel J. Swiggett, MD is a board eligible fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate education at Boston College and received his medical degree from Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, FL. He then completed his residency in general orthopedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Samuel J. Swiggett, MD is a board eligible fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate education at Boston College and received his medical degree from Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, FL. He then completed his residency in general orthopedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
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On my 1st visit to Dr Swiggett, he told me that I needed to go to the ER & he'd meet me there to do surgery! Shocked! It took 2 surgeries but he got rid of a terrible infection in my arm! He's very good!
Sep-2025
Excellent provider
Sep-2025
Absolutely outstanding I am so glad I came and was highly recommended to him. Very knowledgeable. Took his time. Highly recommend.
Sep-2025
DR was straight forward and is committed to helping my ROA. I should have had him perform the initial surgery.
Sep-2025
He’s a great doctor
Sep-2025
So far he’s been great, but this is just the beginning of my battle to heal two broken bones in one femur and at this point in my treatment, things are going quite well.👍🏼
Aug-2025
Excellent surgeon & person. Explains procedures, options & outcomes clearly & in terms a lay person understands. Has his patients best interest at the forefront of his advice.
Highly recommend!
Aug-2025
Thank you
Aug-2025
I would highly recommend Dr Swiggett, MD, to friends and family. He definitely goes above and beyond for his patients well-being. He demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a warm, empathetic bedside manner throughout surgery and follow up appointment. I felt completely confident in his ability and trusted his medical advice.
Aug-2025
He is the best orthopedic doctor ever l am so blessed to have found him
Aug-2025
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4600 4th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33703
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603 7th St South Suite 450 & 480 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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1615 Pasadena Ave S Suite 150 South Pasadena, FL 33707
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Samuel J. Swiggett, MD is a board eligible fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate education at Boston College and received his medical degree from Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, FL. He then completed his residency in general orthopedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. During this time, he also completed a one-year research fellowship. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow surgery at the prestigious Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island under the direction of Drs. Andrew Green and E. Scott Paxton.
Dr. Swiggett sees patients for orthopedic concerns such as foot/ankle/leg/hip fractures, hip and knee pain, back pain, hand/wrist and other upper extremity issues.
His fellowship focused on the management and operative techniques of shoulder and elbow injuries. The typical problems that he evaluates and treats includes rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow instability/dislocations, shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder fractures (humerus, glenoid, scapula, and clavicle), elbow fractures, malunion and nonunions of these fractures, tendon injuries of the shoulder and elbow, labral tears, throwing injuries and other sports injuries of the upper extremity.
Dr. Swiggett has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his research at national and international orthopedic conferences. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
A native of St. Petersburg, Dr. Swiggett joined the practice in September of 2024. In his spare time, Dr. Swiggett enjoys traveling, skiing, boating, and spending time with his wife and child. He is an avid supporter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays.
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On my 1st visit to Dr Swiggett, he told me that I needed to go to the ER & he'd meet me there to do surgery! Shocked! It took 2 surgeries but he got rid of a terrible infection in my arm! He's very good!
Excellent provider
Absolutely outstanding I am so glad I came and was highly recommended to him. Very knowledgeable. Took his time. Highly recommend.
DR was straight forward and is committed to helping my ROA. I should have had him perform the initial surgery.
He’s a great doctor
So far he’s been great, but this is just the beginning of my battle to heal two broken bones in one femur and at this point in my treatment, things are going quite well.👍🏼
Excellent surgeon & person. Explains procedures, options & outcomes clearly & in terms a lay person understands. Has his patients best interest at the forefront of his advice. Highly recommend!
Thank you
I would highly recommend Dr Swiggett, MD, to friends and family. He definitely goes above and beyond for his patients well-being. He demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a warm, empathetic bedside manner throughout surgery and follow up appointment. I felt completely confident in his ability and trusted his medical advice.
He is the best orthopedic doctor ever l am so blessed to have found him