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Dr. Michael Swank, MD

Dr. Michael Swank, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Swank, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health-West Hospital and Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 4 Star Rating (64 reviews)

Practice

500 E Business Way Ste A Cincinnati, OH 45241

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Swank is affiliated with Christ Hospital Cincinnati, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Swank specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Swank's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swank

4.0

64 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
72%
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
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1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Thomas Perchan – Feb 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
TC – Aug 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ralph S Lawson – Jul 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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J. S. – Jun 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark – Jan 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Gabriela Davis in Louisville , KY – Jun 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kamchak in Cincinnati, OH – Aug 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul Nenni in Middletown, OH – May 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fred in West Chester, OH – Apr 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathryn Burton in KY – Apr 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sue Bauwens in Williamstown, KY – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Melody Fullarton in Milford oh – Mar 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Swank in Fayetteville, WV – Apr 27, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
KathyG in Covington, KY – Apr 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Swank, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern Mem Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University

    Undergraduate School
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine LTD500 E Business Way Ste A Cincinnati, OH 45241
1

Practice

Trihealth Pediatrics Finneytown740 W Galbraith Rd Cincinnati, OH 45231
2

Practice

Reconstructive Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Inc.8099 Cornell Rd Cincinnati, OH 45249
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Christ Hospital

    2139 Auburn Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45219
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital

    1 Medical Village Dr
    Edgewood, KY 41017
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    375 Dixmyth Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45220

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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