Dr. J. Scott Swango, MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3045 S National Ave Suite 100 Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. J. Scott Swango is a hand surgeon practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Swango specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Fellowships
- University of Florida - Orthopedic
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