Dr. Marc Swiontkowski

Dr. Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD

Dr. Marc Swiontkowski is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is known for orthopaedic trauma, fracture care and outcomes research.

Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health, and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Orthopedic trauma surgery repairs broken bones after injury so patients can heal properly and regain function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Marc Swiontkowski

• Full Name: Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, FAOA
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
• Subspecialty: Orthopaedic trauma
• Current Role: Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

• City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Clinic Address and Phone: Not captured; confirm with University of Minnesota Physicians / M Health Fairview

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Fractures and orthopaedic trauma
• Nonunions and malunions
• Children’s fractures
• Osteomyelitis
• Leg length inequality
• Musculoskeletal outcomes assessment

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: BS, California State University, Fullerton
• Medical School: MD, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1979
• Internship and Residency: University of Washington
• Research Fellowship: AO Laboratory for Experimental Surgery, Davos, Switzerland (1985)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Board Service: Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (1996-2006); Board of Directors, American Board of Medical Specialties (2002-2006)
• Academic Appointments: Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School; Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health

Insurance

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Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota (1997-2007)
• CEO of TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Bloomington, Minnesota (2007-2015)
• Professor and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle (1988-1997)
• Helped establish Tennessee’s first Level I trauma center while at Vanderbilt
• Past President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Orthopaedic Association
• Editor-in-Chief of JBJS from 2014; NIH-funded investigator; teaches surgeons in Haiti and Tanzania

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• American Orthopaedic Association, Pillar of the Profession
• UT Southwestern CME biography (2023)
• JBJS OrthoBuzz interview (2014)
• Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Marc Swiontkowski known for?

Dr. Marc Swiontkowski is known for orthopaedic trauma, fracture care and outcomes research.

Where does Dr. Marc Swiontkowski practice?

He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. His current clinic location was not confirmed.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Marc Swiontkowski?

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.