Marc Swiontkowski M.D.
Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
Bio
Dr. Swiontkowski is a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He was the department chair from 1997 – 2007. He specializes in trauma, fractures, non-unions, malunions, children's fractures, osteomyelitis, and leg length inequality.
Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Trauma
Awards & Recognition
- Best Doctors in America®: 2011-2012, 2013
- Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: 2012, 2014
Publications
View Dr. Swiontkowski's Publications on PubMed
Professional Associations
- Board of Directors Mid America Orthopaedic Association
- Past president of the American Orthopaedic Association and Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- Director Emeritus of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Medical Specialties
- Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Tibial Fractures
- Internal Fracture Fixation
- Femoral Neck Fractures
- Open Fractures
- Laser Doppler Flowmetry
- Fracture Healing
- Randomized Controlled trials
Clinical Summary
Clinical Interests
Trauma; Fractures; Non-unions; Mal-unions; Leg length inequality; Osteomyelitis