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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.
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 Wellness lecture: Shoulder replacement surgery, the good, the bad, the ugly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 7:14pm
Event Date:
December 8, 2016 - 6:00pm
Join Kyle Swanson, MD, of the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics, and learn more about shoulder replacement surgery; the good, the bad and the ugly during Barton Health's next wellness lecture on Thursday, December 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The lecture will cover several topics including:
What is arthritis?
Types of shoulder replacements
What to expect as a patient going through shoulder replacement surgery
This lecture will be held in the LTCC Board room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Dr. Kyle Swanson to be honored during Minden Airshow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 5:41pm
Military veterans of all ages will be honored at the 5th Annual Aviation Roundup, August 22 and 23, 2015 at Minden-Tahoe Airport. Among those veterans being recognized is Dr. Kyle Swanson, an orthopedic surgeon with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sport Medicine in Carson City and Lake Tahoe. The Army veteran served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan where he performed surgeries on soldiers and Afghan civilians injured during the conflict of war.
Orthopedic Injury Prevention
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 2:53pm
Event Date:
November 5, 2014 - 6:00pm Come learn about a variety of shoulder issues, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, and shoulder replacement. Shoulder exercises and treatments will also be addressed.
This Barton Wellness Lecture is called Orthopedic Injury Prevention and will be hld November 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden, NV.
Kyle Swanson, MD, Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will be presenting along with Monique Havilund, PT, MSPT, Bodywise Physical Therapy and Gary Standifer, PT, MS, Bodywise Physical Therapy.
Location
Holiday Inn Express
1659 Highway 88, Minden, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tips for preventing winter sports injuries
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 10:22pm
Ski season is around the corner. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see many skiing and snowboarding related injuries. Consider the following tips to avoid preventable injuries and actively prepare for the season.
Equipment Assessment
Lake Tahoe Attracts Top-Notch Physicians
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 5:51pm
Physicians are in high demand, but not just from patients. With an impending physician shortage and more job competition, medical administrators and recruiters will spend hours attending meetings, networking, and recruiting to hire top-notch physicians.
In a 2012 study, the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (ASPR) estimated that physician recruitment costs between $75,000 and $90,000 per doctor. This does not include the time and effort to set up a medical practice and then to retain a physician.
Barton Wellness Lecture: Shoulder Injuries and Treatment Options
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/02/2013 - 8:20amEvent Date:
October 23, 2013 - 6:00pm
Barton Wellness Lecture, “Shoulder Injuries and Treatment Options” – Dr. Kyle Swanson October 23 from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV
-Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears
-Treatment options for shoulder arthritis
Attend any four of Barton’s Wellness Lectures by November to be entered into a drawing for an iPad (value not to exceed $500). Questions? Call 530-543-5537. Visit bartonhealth.org/lecture for the most up-to-date lecture information.
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.
Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine implements computerized concussion testing in area high schools
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 11:40amApproximately 2 to 3.5 million sports-related concussions occur annually in the United States, of which 60,000 are sustained by high school athletes. Orthopedic physicians and the athletic training staff from Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are working to combat the impact of concussions affecting young athletes in the region through a computerized test called ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment Testing).
Local surgeon talks about time in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Kyle Swanson, orthopedic surgeon for Barton Health's Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, has seen and dealt with medical and hospital conditions that few people, ...
Tahoe doc puts skills to work at Army hospital in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 11:15amKyle Swanson, orthopedic surgeon for Barton Health's Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, has seen and dealt with medical and hospital conditions that few people, let alone doctors, have exper...
