Dr. Steven D. Swinehart

Growing up an athlete, Dr. Swinehart understands the frustration of injuries. As a college pitcher, he underwent elbow surgery for a torn ligament. The experience of returning to play with the help of his orthopedic surgeon inspired him to pursue a career in orthopedics. Now a Sports Medicine specialist, Dr. Swinehart focuses on helping patients return to the activities they love. Whether it is a new injury or a long-standing issue, he provides the most current information and advanced surgical techniques to guide treatment. Dr. Swinehart is originally from rural Ohio and played baseball at Belmont University in Nashville. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina in Greenville, where he conducted research on shoulder arthroplasty under Dr. Richard Hawkins at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, caring for athletes from Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Predators. Dr. Swinehart then completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. There, he specialized in advanced arthroscopic procedures, cartilage restoration, complex reconstructions, and shoulder replacements. He also served as a team physician for Ohio State’s football and hockey teams.

His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Dr. Swinehart is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Swinehart is currently accepting new patients.