Dr. Swanson
Column: Medical fellowships and residencies elevate care at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Behind the scenes at Barton Health is a thriving culture of teaching and learning through specialized fellowship and medical residency programs. Just as Lake Tahoe attracts visitors from around the world, these programs attract doctors from around the world to gain experience in their medical specialty. By facilitating a constant exchange of experience and new practices, fellowship and residency programs elevate the clinical environment for Barton physicians and enhance quality care for patients.
Dr. Keith Swanson named the 2018 Barton Doctor of the Year
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 2:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The votes have been counted and Dr. Keith Swanson has been named Barton Health’s Doctor of the Year. Each year, hundreds of Barton team members cast their vote to nominate a favorite physician in honor of National Doctor’s Day, and the 2018 winner was announced at Barton’s Doctor’s Day Celebration on March 29.
“We honor Dr. Swanson as our Doctor of the Year, and the incredible contributions he’s made to the community as an orthopedic surgeon and practitioner of nearly 40 years,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, CEO at Barton Health.
Barton doctor honored as Hometown Hero; flies in F-16 at Minden airshow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 4:46pm
Dr. Kyle Swanson may be the first surgeon to ride in an F-16. On Thursday, October 5, the Minden Airshow and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds recognized the orthopedic surgeon and veteran as a “Hometown Hero.” As part of the honoring, Dr. Swanson was rewarded with a practice ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Barton Health and the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program gets national accreditation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 6:05pm
The American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has identified Barton Health, in conjunction with their Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship program, as an accredited Graduate Medical Education institution.
Want to know: What's New in Shoulder Arthritis Treatment?
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 5:51pmJoin Dr. Kyle Swanson on July 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College (1 College Drive) in the Board Room. Dr. Swanson, with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine talk about the latest treatments in shoulder arthritis. It will consist of shoulder anatomy, common injuries, signs and symptoms of shoulder arthritis, and diagnosis and treatment.
