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Steven Thomas Swinford

Steven Thomas Swinford, MD

Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Referral Required

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 2-4
  • Children 5 and up
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Adults 65 and up

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Steven Thomas Swinford

Steven Swinford, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with Prisma Health in the Upstate. Dr. Swinford believes in maximizing non-operative options before pursuing surgery. When surgery is necessary, he prefers to "stack the deck in the patient's favor" by focusing on getting an accurate diagnosis and encouraging smoking cessation, blood glucose control, healthy body weight, and regular aerobic activity. He surgically treats spinal conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including degenerative problems such as stenosis and disc herniations, as well as traumatic injury, tumors, infections, and spinal deformity in patients of all ages.

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Locations

  1. Prisma Health Orthopedics Spine – Cross Creek
  2. Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas–Patewood Building B
  3. Prisma Health Blue Ridge Orthopedics – Powdersville

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: Georgetown University
  • Fellowship: University of California Davis Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Sp
  • Residency: Stanford Health Care, Orthopaedic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • -: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance

Search plans
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana Medicare
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Select Heath (First Choice)
  • Spectera
  • TriCare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

294 ratings, 64 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2026

    I trust Dr Swinford with my care. He is thoughtful and explains treatment options so that I understand them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2026

    share video of the type of surgery someone is having done.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2026

    Everything's fine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2026

    Great service from the doctor and all the staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2026

    Dont change a thing, well, actually, you could remodel & update your facility. It definitely doesn't coincide with your hospitol entryway. Put in leather sofa and matching chairs, nice coordinating tables and fantastic art. New colors, make it more homey. Rugs, nice nursing chairs and counters. call me if you need a decorator!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2026

    The doctor was very clear, very professional, and his care was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2026

    Fine care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2026

    Perhaps an action plan of what comes next and what to do next. The doc agreed that I need surgery and said he needed the vascular surgeon to agree but I didn't get clear information as to what I should do next. Should I schedule an appt with the other surgeon, or will they call me? I just wasn't clear about that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    No issues; 100% satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2026

    The people in that office is so friendly you would think they was family

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2026

    I thought the whole process went well, and I really like DR. Swinford's manner, professionalism, and knowledge. Excellent doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2026

    Everything was good!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2026

    I am pleased with the service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Everything was top notch!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    Always great service with Dr Swinford and his team of nurses and check in and out staff as well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    I feel this way best visit @ Orthospine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2026

    Not a single thing...Dr SWINFORD and his staff are top notch. I am very happy with my results and would highly recommend Dr SWINFORD !!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2026

    Honestly, I can't think of anything to critique... Dr. Swinford was excellent in all regards

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2026

    At least have the courtesy to tell a patient that they don't know what is causing your condition. Stop using "scans all look good" when they have not idea. You are brushing off your patient's concerns and not treating them the respect the deserve. At least refer them to a specialist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Everything was fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2026

    Caring professional care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2026

    Nothing. All was outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Everything was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    In my opinion, nothing needs to change.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Nothing more - Dr. Swinford has been an amazing doctor and I will recommend him to anyone in need of that type of care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Could not possibly improve on your good care !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Nothing comes to mind, everything was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Everything was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Everything was just perfect. Please keep the way it is. Dr. Swinford is amazing. He listens and then helps you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    An ABSOLUTELY TOP OF LINE DR. as well as staff! Most impressed!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Great visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Yes, actually, this was kudos for Dr. Swinford, whom I was really impressed with. He remembered me from a few years ago and bedside manner was outstanding, very personable. I'd highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Can't get no better than they already are can't find a better place to go excellence. Praise God for the people over there. They are awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    No complaints ! All fine!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    The complete staff, from scheduling to the Doctor was the best I have seen. I would drive hundreds of miles to keep this team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr Swinford & his staff are amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Stay the way you are.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Ok

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Swinford and his team excellent. They were kind, respectful, and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Nothing. Went above and beyond with information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/27/2025

    Many try to get a second or third open when it comes to that kind of surgery. Talking to other patients of my age, my issues about how they felt would give me some Anxiety Relief. But no names or pictures would not have to be known. Just their age, scoliosis type, how they felt the surgery worked for them. Even the same weight issues, and height.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    The staff is very friendly and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Nothing. Dr Swinford is phenomenal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Everything went well. I think they were very good and helpful.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Shorter time for appointments

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    There's no improvement needed. The staff and Dr. Swinford are excellent. I highly recommend them. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    It was fine. No Need for improvement

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Have the Dr read my chart before enteringmy exam room. He asks me the same question about what meds I am taking for my condition each and every visit. He even brings in a phone to record the conversation. After the appt I always find inaccurate info in my chart in the clinical notes. I know he is a good surgeon but he doesn't record things accurately. Inaccurate information can lead to a misdiagnoses. I'm not always sure I am receiving the correct treatment. Sometimes I feel like I should be getting sooner that I do. Prisma patients are just numbers. I should know, I am employed by Prisma. I see it everyday.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    None. I was completely satisfied with all aspects of my care and the care plan forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Get the appointment sooner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Everything went great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I am not exactly sure what the next step in my care is. I know what he asked to be done, but no information was given as to how the procedure would be done or who is doing it. No phone number was provided to me if no one contacts me about the requested procedure.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Give more in depth details of x rays in explaining what is going on to where the patient can understand fully, to many big words and other stuff to where it hard for patient to understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Really nothing because everyone there is always so nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    He was perfect!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Nice place and great personnel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    All went well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Nothing to add, I had a very good visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    This office is one of the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Everything was good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Give the patient adequate time to fill out the pain questionnaire, the one given to all patients at check-in. It's nice to be taken back to the room quickly however the doctor can't get all the info they need for a proper assessment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great care! Dr Swinford is awesome!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I left not knowing what my next step is and the dr told me someone would be calling to schedule an MRI and know one has called me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Everything was exceptional

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