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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Great care, clear communication.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Swiggett’s recommendation for physical therapy was excellent! The PTs were superb and I have a program to continue on my own.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great doc!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
This is a very good Ortho practice. Dr Swiggett staff is very professional, courteous and efficient. Dr Swiggett is an excellent communicator and his prognosis and care over the past few months have been exceptional. His prognosis was accurate as was his strategy. I recommend Dr Sam Swiggett if you’re in need to a Orthopedic specialist.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very Professional and pleasant.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Swiggett is extremely knowledgeable and to-the-point.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Sam is a very good orthopedic specialist. He has excellent communication skills and explains his diagnosis in detail. I am very confident with his diagnosis and his treatment for my injuries.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
He was reassuring and put my mind at ease about the upcoming surgery.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
He is one of the best and l will recommend him every time
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
recovery has been swift, so I assume his surgical skills are top notch (I was not able to observe him in action) and he answers all questions in follow-up visits very well, he's a super nice guy
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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AFOA - 5th Street
10051 5th St North St. Petersburg, FL 33702
AFOA - Bayfront Medical Plaza
603 7th St South Suite 450 & 480 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
AFOA - South Pasadena
1615 Pasadena Ave S Suite 150 South Pasadena, FL 33707
AFOA - Central Avenue
4423 Central Avenue Central Avenue, FL 33713
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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Great care, clear communication.
Dr. Swiggett’s recommendation for physical therapy was excellent! The PTs were superb and I have a program to continue on my own.
Great doc!
This is a very good Ortho practice. Dr Swiggett staff is very professional, courteous and efficient. Dr Swiggett is an excellent communicator and his prognosis and care over the past few months have been exceptional. His prognosis was accurate as was his strategy. I recommend Dr Sam Swiggett if you’re in need to a Orthopedic specialist.
Very Professional and pleasant.
Dr Swiggett is extremely knowledgeable and to-the-point.
Dr Sam is a very good orthopedic specialist. He has excellent communication skills and explains his diagnosis in detail. I am very confident with his diagnosis and his treatment for my injuries.
He was reassuring and put my mind at ease about the upcoming surgery.
He is one of the best and l will recommend him every time
recovery has been swift, so I assume his surgical skills are top notch (I was not able to observe him in action) and he answers all questions in follow-up visits very well, he's a super nice guy