The Physicians of POA

Barry L. Swick, MD

Biography

Dr. Swick is a board certified anesthesiologist with hospital experience in acute pain management. He is also trained and certified as a physical therapist. Dr. Swick has had extensive training in the non-operative management of all spinal disorders. He is especially skillful in the multidisciplinary care of spinal problems as well as workers-compensation and motor vehicle injuries.

Dr. Swick is an intregral part of the Spine Team here at Professional Orthopaedic Associates. This multi-disciplinary group meets bi-weekly for round table discussions of cutting edge diagnostic and therapeutic management of spinal conditions to ensure that their patients receive the best possible orthopaedic care.

Dr. Swick was the Director of Pre-admission services at Monmouth Medical Center and serves as the team physician for the New Jersey Junior Titans Ice Hockey Club. In his spare time, Dr. Swick enjoys bicycle riding, swimming and reading.

Dr. Swick is available to see patients at the Tinton Falls and Toms River offices.

Board Certification

• American Board of Anesthesiology

Education

• 1966-70 - BA in Biology from NYU College of Arts and Sciences in New York, NY.
• 1970-73 - Therapy certification and licensure from NYU in New York, NY.
• 1977-80 - M.D. Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA.
  

Medical Training

• 1980-81 - Internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center, University of Miami, in internal medicine.
• 1981-84 - Residency in anesthesiology at NYU/ Bellevue in New York City.

Affiliations

• 1994-Present - Director of pre-admission services Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ.
• 1984-1994 - Clinical Anesthesiologist/ Partner Monmouth Anesthesia Association, Long Branch, NJ.
  

Team Physician

• New Jersey Junior Titans Ice Hockey Club

Clinical Activities

• Consultant- Professional Spine Group. This multidisciplinary group meets bi-weekly for round table discussions of cutting edge diagnostic and therapeutic management of spinal conditions.