Barton Health Honors Physician of the Year, Dr. Kyle Swanson

(South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Dr. Kyle Swanson, MD, FAAOS, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. The annual award is a way to recognize physicians for their extraordinary work and dedication in fulfilling Barton’s mission of delivering safe, high-quality care.

Dr. Swanson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement surgeries, including the use of the minimally-invasive Mako SmartRobotics system for total knee, total hip, and partial knee joint replacement procedures. Dr. Swanson provides orthopedic care to patients at Barton Health, Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, and Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and was formerly a U.S. Ski Team Physician.

With a medical doctorate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Swanson attended his orthopedic residency training with the St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco. He spent three years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, providing orthopedic care to active duty troops in Ft. Stewart, GA, home of the 3rd Infantry Division. During his time with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, he was deployed to the 249th Combat Support Hospital at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, about 30 miles north of Kabul. His training and ability were needed as he worked on Afghani civilians, soldiers, and police officers – in addition to U.S. military personnel.

Dr. Swanson is a partner with the Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a dynamic group of physicians that provide cutting-edge orthopedic treatment for patients, and a faculty member of the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship, mentoring and guiding the next wave of orthopedic surgeons. He specializes in complex knee and shoulder injuries, shoulder replacements, among other surgical procedures.

Nominations for Dr. Swanson highlighted his surgical skill, professionalism, and kindness to both patients and staff:

“We are lucky to have a surgeon like Dr. Swanson who provides exceptional care for his patients and this community.”

“You can always count on [Swanson] to give a warm smile passing in the hallway; he is never too busy to say ‘Hi’ and acknowledge your presence.”

“He's simply the best! His commitment to deliver exceptional care to all his patients is admirable! Thanks for ALL you do!”

The Physician of the Year is decided by an anonymous survey open to all employees and practitioners of Barton Health. Awarded physicians are featured near the main lobby of Barton Memorial Hospital for the award year.

More information on Barton Health services and specialties as well as quality and safety awards can be found at BartonHealth.org.