Jeffrey S. Pinto, M.D.
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Dr. Pinto's Team
Care Team:
Chad Swearingen, PA-C
Karen McCuddin - Medical Secretary
"Each surgical plan is patient specific. Together we will make the appropriate plan based on diagnosis, tests, and
patient concerns."

Background
Dr. Jeffrey Pinto graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. After completing his undergraduate degree, Dr. Pinto attended medical school. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. After medical school, Dr. Pinto completed his surgical internship and orthopedic residency at University of Michigan Medical School.

Upon the completion of his residency, Dr. Pinto served two spine fellowships. The first fellowship was with Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana under Thomas Whitecloud III, MD. The second fellowship was with Los Angeles Spine Surgery Institute in Los Angeles, California under Robert Watkins, MD.

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Care and
    Spine Surgery
Certifications
  • Board Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Special Medical Interests
  • Cervical spine disorders
  • Thoracic spine disorders
  • Lumbar spine disorders
  • Degenerative spinal disorders
  • Adult scoliosis and deformity
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
Professional Memberships
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
  • International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
Presentations
  • The Sensitivity and Specificity of the "Double pcL Sign" in Determining Bucket Handle Meniscus Tears. Pinto, Jeffrey, Kuhn, Jed. Presented at the University of Michigan Orthopedic Symposia, 2002.
  • The use of TLIF in Treating Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine. Pinto, Jeffrey, Roesch, Warren, Whitecloud, Thomas M. Presented at NASS, Poster at ISSLS, IMAST, 2003.
  • Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw Placement by Image Guidance, a Novel Technique. Pinto, Jeffrey Roesch, Warren, Whitecloud, Thomas M. Presented at IMAST, 2003.
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Chad Swearingen, PA-C

spine “What's most rewarding to me is seeing improvement in the quality of life of my patients. I truly enjoy taking the time to educate my patients so they can have a better understanding of their spine problems.”
Background
Chad, a North Dakota native, completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from North Dakota State University and obtained a Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Dakota.
Certifications
  • NCCPA
  • Surgery Certificate
  • Basic Life Support
Professional Memberships
  • Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants

Karen McCuddin - Medical Secretary
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