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
orthopedic trauma including fractures and complications. 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 University of
Michigan Health-Sparrow serving as director of Orthopedic Trauma since 2012. He is the Chair,
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow (2018-present).
Dr. Swords was honored in Becker’s ASC Review which highlighted 38 foot and ankle
surgeons to know in 2020. The list was developed through nominations and internal
research, and showcases surgeons and specialists that have led accomplished careers
and hold leadership positions at some of the top institutions across the U.S.
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
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
AOTrauma
Michigan Orthopaedic Society
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
McLaren Greater Lansing
Red Cedar Surgery Center
COMMITTEES AND OFFICES
Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sparrow Hospital
Director of Orthopedic Trauma, Sparrow Hospital
Chair, AO Foot and Ankle Expert Group
Member, AO Lower Extremity Expert Committee
Sparrow Trauma Multi Disciplinary Peer Review Committee
Sparrow Trauma Operational Process Performance Committee
Consultant, Intercollegiate Athletics, Michigan State University
Chair, Membership Committee, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
Member, Program Committee, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
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.