Steven Thomas Swinford, MD

Steven Thomas Swinford, MD is a spine surgeon in Greenville, SC. A fellowship-trained specialist with Prisma Health in the Upstate, Dr. Swinford provides orthopedic and spine surgery services to patients of all ages, including children, teens, and adults. His practice focuses on treating spinal conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, addressing issues such as spinal deformity, tumors, infections, traumatic injury, and degenerative problems like disc herniations and stenosis.

Dr. Swinford prioritizes maximizing non-operative treatment options before proceeding with surgical interventions. When surgery is required, his approach focuses on achieving an accurate diagnosis and preparing the patient for success by encouraging healthy lifestyle habits, such as regular aerobic activity, healthy body weight, blood glucose control, and smoking cessation. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University, followed by residency training at Stanford Health Care and a fellowship at the University of California Davis Medical Center.

The practice is located on Doctors Drive, situated a short distance from Shriners Hospitals for Children, Greenville and near the Greenville Memorial Hospital Heliport.

Dr. Swinford is recognized for his high level of patient satisfaction, maintaining a 5.00 rating. He is known for providing specialized orthopedic and spine surgical expertise to the Greenville community.