Marc Francis Swiontkowski MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Professor University Minnesota Orthopaedic Surgery CEO TRIA Orthopaedic center
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8100 Northland DrBloomington, MN 55431
Phone+1 952-831-8742
Fax+1 612-279-7959
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Summary
- Dr. Marc Swiontkowski, based in Bloomington, MN, is an orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in orthopedic trauma. Trained at the Keck School of Medicine and the University of Washington, he completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery and has expertise in osteomyelitis, bone grafting, limb lengthening and reconstruction, and traumatology of the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. His research includes publications on musculoskeletal assessment and the importance of gender considerations in orthopedic research reporting. He has been involved in clinical trials such as the FAITH study and SPRINT trial, and he is a recognized authority in his field with accolades like America's Top Doctors and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1984- University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 1997 - 2026
WA State Medical License 1980 - 1997
TN State Medical License 1985 - 1992
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eSmartLog, HealthPort, 2013, 2015-2017
Clinical Trials
- SPRINT - Randomized Trial of Tibial Fracture Fixation Start of enrollment: 2002 May 01
- Using Alternative Implants for the Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures (The FAITH Study) Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Revisiting the FAITH Trial: A Secondary Analysis Yielding Novel Insights with the Win Ratio.Sofia Bzovsky, Nathan N O'Hara, Gerard P Slobogean, Sheila Sprague, Daniel E Axelrod
JB & JS Open Access. 2025-11-25 - How does internal fixation compared with arthroplasty affect quality of life for patients who have suffered femoral neck fractures?Zafar Ahmad, Daniel Axelrod, Marianne Comeau-Gauthier, Sofia Bzovsky, Rudolf W Poolman
OTA International. 2025-06-01 - AOA Critical Issues Symposium: The Development of an Adaptive Learning Platform in Orthopaedics.Chris Chiodo, Marc Berg, Marc Swiontkowski
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-04-01
Press Mentions
Matthew Provencher Wins Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn AwardMarch 10th, 2025- Elite Reviewer Spotlight: Benjamin RicciardiJuly 21st, 2022
- What’s New in Orthopaedic Trauma 2022July 15th, 2022
Grant Support
- Arthroscopic-assisted tibial plateau fixation (AATPF) vs. Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF): A multicenter randomized controlled trialUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2023–2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- German
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