Dr. Francesca Marina Swartz D.O.
Orthopedist
13691 Metro Pkwy Suite 400 Fort Myers FL, 33912About
Dr. Francesca Swartz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Swartz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Swartz tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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