John W. Swartz, D.O.
Specialties
Fractures, Sprains & Strains, Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision, Knee, Orthopaedic Trauma
About Dr. Swartz
Dr. John Swartz focuses on providing advanced care for disorders of the hip and knee. He uses the newest techniques and leading-edge technologies to perform hip and knee replacements. Dr. Swartz is certified and experienced in performing Mako SmartRobotics™ partial and total knee replacement.
He provides a variety of services, including:
- Minimally invasive posterior and anterior approaches for total hip arthroplasty
- Robotically assisted partial and total knee replacements
- Revision of failed hip and knee replacements
- Knee arthroscopy for treatment of meniscus and cartilage disorders
- Operative and nonoperative fracture care
After earning his bachelor’s degree in biology from Hope College in 2004, Dr. Swartz went on to receive his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He completed a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at Michigan State University, St. John Oakland Hospital, followed by a one-year fellowship in adult reconstruction at Desert Orthopaedic Center in Nevada. Dr. Swartz grew up in Richmond, Michigan, and is pleased to be back on the lakeshore with his family.
Dr. Swartz specializes in the following:
- Anterior and posterior hip replacement
- Cartilage and meniscus repair
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip and knee arthritis and fractures
- Knee arthroscopy
- Partial and total knee replacements
- Revision hip and knee surgery
- Robotic-arm-assisted hip and knee surgery
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
Medical Education
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (East Lansing, Michigan)
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2009-2014, Michigan State University, St. John Oakland Hospital (Madison Heights, Michigan)
Fellowship
- Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, 2014-2015, Desert Orthopaedic Center (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Board Certification
- American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Memberships
- AAOS – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Holland Hospital
- Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
