Kyle E. Swanson, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedics, Knee and Shoulder Specialist

About

Kyle E. Swanson, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist specializing in joint replacement surgeries, including the use of the minimally invasive Mako SmartRobotics system for total knee, total hip, and partial knee joint replacement procedures.

He received his medical doctorate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Swanson provides orthopedic care to patients at Barton Health, Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, and Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is also a medical provider for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, providing care to top athletes.

From the Surgeon

"My road to becoming an orthopedic surgeon was certainly not a straight path. I entered college with the intent on becoming an architect; however, I soon realized that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Orthopedics appealed to me the most: the surgeries were fascinating and it was ratifying to see patients get back to an active lifestyle.

I was fortunate to do my orthopedic training in San Francisco. During my residency, I learned from some of the most prestigious surgeons in the field. But what I found most interesting was that my teachers were themselves constantly learning and improving their skills. In other words, they had a passion for orthopedics – one that I try to cultivate in my practice every day.

After my orthopedic training, I entered the Army Medical Corp. I spent three wonderful years providing orthopedic care to our active duty troops in Ft. Stewart, GA, home of the 3rd Infantry Division. One of the most gratifying experiences was being deployed with the 249th Combat Support Hospital to Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom IV. My time in the military was truly a rewarding experience.

I am currently a partner with the Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine group and am a faculty member of the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship. We have a dynamic group of physicians that provide cutting-edge treatment for our patients. My focus is on sports medicine and I perform arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee. I specialize in complex shoulder injuries and have a high volume shoulder replacement practice.

My free time is spent with my wife, Britta, and our two boys. I enjoy doing triathlons, skiing, hiking, golfing and mountain biking. Coming back to the place I grew up has been a great experience."