Dr. Brett A. Sweitzer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and complex joint reconstruction of the knee, shoulder, and hip. With over 15 years of experience in both academic and private practice settings, Dr. Sweitzer is highly regarded for his expertise in arthroscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and advanced joint replacement surgeries.

Dr. Sweitzer has a special focus on knee and shoulder injuries, including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, cartilage restoration, and shoulder instability. He is among a select group of surgeons in Southwest Florida performing all-inside ACL reconstruction using quadriceps autograft, a less-invasive, high-performance option for athletes and active individuals.

In addition to surgical treatment, Dr. Sweitzer offers a full range of non-operative solutions including ultrasound- and fluoroscopic-guided injections, corticosteroids, viscosupplementation, PRP therapy, and regenerative exosome/stem cell treatments. His integrative approach ensures patients receive individualized care to help them return to the activities they love, whether that’s sports, work, or daily life without pain.

Dr. Sweitzer joined OrthoKagan in 2022 after more than a decade on faculty at Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, where he served as Head of Sports Medicine and won multiple teaching awards. He currently serves as team physician for Fort Myers High School and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (Twins A-affiliate). He and his wife, Shannon, are proud parents of four children and enjoy staying active in the community.

Education & Training

• Fellowship – Sports Medicine
  Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Spartanburg, SC
• Residency – Orthopedic Surgery
  Emory University, Atlanta, GA
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
• Bachelor of Arts – Biology
  Brown University, Providence, RI

Board Certification & Licensure

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Certified (Since 2011)
• Licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas

Professional Experience

• Orthopedic Surgeon, OrthoKagan (Fort Myers, FL), 2022–present
• Orthopedic Sports Medicine Attending, Einstein Healthcare Network (Philadelphia, PA), 2009–2022
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, 2011–2022
• Clinical Reviewer, Magellan Health, 2019–present

Professional Recognition & Honors

• Philadelphia Magazine “Top Doc” – 2017–2022
• Outstanding Teaching Awards – 2010, 2013, 2022
• Head of Sports Medicine – Einstein Medical Center Montgomery (2012–2022)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Multiple national awards for clinical research in orthopedic surgery

Team Physician Roles

• Fort Myers High School & Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, 2022–present
• Arcadia University, 2010–2017
• Various Philadelphia-area high schools and professional sports organizations (2009–2022)
• Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions, Philadelphia – Head Physician, 2012

Specialties Include

• Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Care
• Arthroscopic Knee, Shoulder, & Hip Surgery
• Total & Partial Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)
• All-Inside ACL Reconstruction
• Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Stem Cell, Exosome Therapy)
• Ultrasound- & Fluoroscopy-Guided Injections
• Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Instability, Meniscus Repair
• General Orthopedics & Fracture Care

Academic Contributions

Dr. Sweitzer has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to orthopedic textbooks and national research projects on shoulder biomechanics, ACL outcomes, and regenerative therapies.