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Dr. Frank Swenson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Frank Swenson, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank Swenson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Frank Swenson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Swenson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Swenson graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at University Of California At Irvine Medical Center.Dr. Frank Swenson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Swenson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Swenson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Swenson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Swenson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Swenson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Kidney Damage - Amyl Alcohol
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scoliosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstructive Surgery
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement

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Locations

  1. 1 Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 210, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of California At Irvine Medical Center
    1985
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Swenson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Swenson's profile.

Dr. Swenson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Swenson, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Frank Swenson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA