MICHAEL P. SWORDS, DO
BOARD CERTIFIED & FELLOWSHIP TRAINED
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
ABOUT DR. SWORDS
Dr. 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
Dr. Swords has published papers and book chapters, participated as an Investigator in multi center clinical trials. He has given numerous presentations both nationally and internationally. A complete list is available upon request.