Dr. Michael Lawson Swank

Education and Training

Fellowships:
1994-1993 Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
Chester Sutterlin III, M.D.
Florida Fellowship in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery
Gainesville, FL
1993-1992 Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Charles Engh, M.D.
Anderson Orthopaedic Institute
Arlington, VA
Residency: Northwestern University
1992-1987 Department of Orthopedics
Michael Schafer, M.D.
Chicago, IL
Medical School: Northwestern University
1987-1983 Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: B.S., 1983, English and Psychology
1983-1979 Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
High School: Honors College Preparatory
1979-1975 Saint Xavier
Cincinnati, OH

Board Certification

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 1996, re-certified - July 2005

State Licensure

  • Ohio
  • Kentucky
  • Illinois
  • Florida

Current Appointments

  • Chairman of the Board:
    Reconstructive Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
  • President and Medical Director:
    Cincinnati Orthopaedic Research Institute
  • Medical Director:
    The Joint Replacement Center at The Jewish Hospital
  • Medical Director:
    The Freiberg Spine Institute
  • Volunteer Assistant, Clinical Professor:
    The Department of Orthopaedics: College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati
  • Volunteer Assistant, Clinical Professor:
    The Department of Occupational Medicine: College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

  • Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Cervical Spine Research Society
  • Clinical Orthopaedic Society
  • International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery
  • International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty
  • Mid-American Orthopaedic Association
  • North American Spine Society
  • Ohio State Medical Association
  • Ohio Orthopaedic Society
  • Scoliosis Research Society

Orthopaedic Research

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HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Best Clinical Poster CAOS International 2006 “Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery With Ligament Balancing Technique Using An Internal Tensionometer Lowers Manipulation Rate In Total Knee Replacement.” ML Swank, MD; L Korbee.
  • Cincinnati Magazine’s selection as one of the area’s Top Doctors Nov 2008
  • Health Care Hero Awards: Innovator of the Year February 2008 Business Courier,February 26, 2008

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