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Bruce J. Swearingen, JR., MD
Bruce Swearingen, MD is a surgeon in both general and vascular surgery, specializing in vascular and endovascular techniques for the treatment of arterial and venous diseases.
After completing his training, Dr. Swearingen joined The Vascular Experts and dedicated his time to taking care of patients with vascular diseases using medical and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Swearingen has particular interest in using minimally invasive procedures and methods of treating varicose vein disease.
Prior to returning to clinical practice, Dr. Swearingen spent time researching a Department of Defense funded grant doing microvascular transplantation for the Wounded Warrior Project. He has published many peer-review articles and has written book chapters.
In addition to his commitment to his work life, Dr. Swearingen is an avid soccer player, and enjoys outdoor sports like skiing, sailing, and scuba. He is a published poet and plays alto saxophone.
Education
Medical Education – Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
Residency – St Vincent Catholic Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowships
C.M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY
Maimonides Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, Brooklyn, NY
Memberships
Associate Fellow of American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Reconstructive Transplantation
American Society of Transplantation
Eastern Vascular Society
Plastic Surgery Research Council
Society of Vascular Surgery
Languages
English
Spanish