Dr. Robert D. Swift, D.O.

Robert D. Swift, DO is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  He has subspecialty and advanced training in minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, and elbow.  He has additional orthopedic trauma training to better manage fractures and Training in Robotic Knee and hip replacement. He has been an adjunct professor of Orthopedics at Vanderbilt University and at Upstate University Medical Center.  Dr. Swift attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He completed a general surgery internship with the US Army at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center and was then stationed in Europe.  As a physician he supported missions and troops throughout Europe.  He was asked to be the military physician for medical support to the White House Mission to Chernobyl.  Dr. Swift completed his orthopedic residency training at UMDNJ-SOM/Copper Medical Center.  He rejoined the military after residency and was stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY.  He deployed to Afghanistan as the Chief of Orthopedics at Bagram.  His service was decorated by the Bronze Star Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.  Dr. Swift is accomplished in his field; he has been the Team Physician for Division I Athletic programs, been a course instructor, presenter, and author on fracture care and on minimally invasive shoulder and knee surgery.  While in Michigan he was selected as a Top Doctor for 2019-2021.