Dr. Todd Swanson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
2800 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89121
At a glance
Accepts 29 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Washington University, St. Louis
Works at Swanson Hip and Knee Center of Excellence
2 office locations
Affiliated with Centennial Hills Hospital
Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin Campus and 1 more
Office locations
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Swanson Hip and Knee Center of Excellence
2800 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV, 89121
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Swanson Hip and Knee Center of Excellence
8402 West Centennial Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, 89149
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Arthroscopy
Degenerative Disease
Hip Problems
Knee Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
X-ray
Arthroscopy
Degenerative Disease
Hip Problems
Knee Problems
More about Dr. Todd Swanson, MD
Dr. Swanson is one of the country’s leading Total Joint Replacement surgeons. Since 1997 he has performed over 3000 minimally invasive total hip procedures. He has been teaching this new technique to other surgeons, and reports his own research demonstrating the procedure’s benefits (see Publications and Presentations ).
Dr. Todd Swanson graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and attended Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his general orthopedic training at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, California and specialized in total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder during a fellowship at the Metropolitan/Mount Sinai Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Since finishing his fellowship in 1991, Dr. Swanson has practiced with Desert Orthopaedic Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Board certified, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Swanson focuses his practice on total joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Swanson serves as a consultant for orthopedic implant companies and directs the Desert Orthopedic Research Foundation, a not-for-profit research organization working to benefit patients with orthopedic problems. Several research studies and orthopedic implant design innovations have been developed through Dr. Swanson’s work and research. Additionally, he directs the Desert Orthopaedic Center Adult Reconstructive Fellowship program, a post-residency training program that prepares orthopedic surgery graduates for a career in total joint replacement surgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Washington University, St. Louis
University of California Davis Medical Center, Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California Davis Medical Center, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
Hennepin County Medical Center, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery
Practice
Swanson Hip and Knee Center of Excellence
Affiliation
Centennial Hills Hospital
Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin Campus
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Medical Association
Western Orthopaedic Association
Nevada Medical Association
Nevada Orthopaedic Society
Clark County Medical Society
Awards and publications
Todd V. Swanson, MD, “Mini-Invasive Approaches: Posterolateral Approach,” in monographic series of Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Hip Prostheses in the Active Young Patient, Prof. Francesco Falez, guest ed., CIC Edizioni Internazionali Srl, Rome, Italy (in press).
Todd V. Swanson, MD, “Taper Fluted Femoral Fixation,” in Arthritis and Arthroplasty, TE Brown, senior ed., Q Cui, W Mihalko, and K Saleh, series eds., Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA.
Todd V. Swanson, MD, “Benefits of Posterior Single-Incision Less-Invasive THA using the SL-Plus Cementless Stem,” in 25 Years of Biologic Fixation--K Zweymüller, Elsevier, Urban & Fischer Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany.
Todd V. Swanson, MD, “The Uni Knee: Minimally Invasive Approach,” in Total Knee Arthroplasty—A Guide to get Better Performance, J Bellemans, M Ries, and J Victor eds., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany.
Todd V. Swanson, "Fractures and Dislocations of the Talus," in Operative Orthopaedics, 2nd edition, MW Chapman and M Madison, eds., J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia
Todd V. Swanson, and Ramon B. Gustilo, "Fractures of the Shaft of the Humerus," in Fractures and Dislocations, RB Gustilo, ed., Mosby-Year Book, Inc., Chicago.
Anterior Referencing Instrumentation Consultant, Surgical Technique Manual, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Genesis II Total Knee System, February, 1993.
MIS Total Hip Replacement Surgical Technique, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, 2003.
MIS Total Hip Replacement Surgical Technique, Plus Orthopedics, 2005.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1235117458
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Staff & doctors were great!
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Which hospital is Dr. Todd Swanson affiliated with?
Dr. Todd Swanson is affiliated with Centennial Hills Hospital, Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin Campus, and Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Todd Swanson work with?
Dr. Todd Swanson works with Swanson Hip and Knee Center of Excellence.
Where is Dr. Todd Swanson's office located?
Dr. Todd Swanson has 2 office locations in Las Vegas, view full addresses on Dr. Swanson's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Todd Swanson have?
Dr. Todd Swanson is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What languages does Dr. Todd Swanson speak?
Dr. Todd Swanson speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Todd Swanson in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Todd Swanson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.