Hasani W. Swindell, MD
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Overview
Hasani W. Swindell, MD, is fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint preservation and cartilage restoration of the knee, shoulder and hip. He provides care to everyone from the weekend warrior, to the most competitive athletes using the most up-to-date, minimally-invasive surgical and non-surgical treatments. Dr. Swindell has specialized training and expertise in complex knee, shoulder and hip injuries including cartilage restoration, meniscus preservation, ligament reconstruction surgery and shoulder replacement surgery.
Originally from Southfield, Michigan, Dr. Swindell is a former athlete and uses many of his prior experiences to effectively connect with patients and tailor treatment according to their aspirations and goals to return to activity. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Biological Sciences and minors in Chemistry and Sociology. He subsequently earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY which is also where he completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. While in residency, he was awarded the Ira Wolfe Award for Excellence in Sports Medicine as well as the Kenneth A. Forde Diversity Alliance Resident Award. He was then selected to receive advanced specialized training in sports medicine, shoulder surgery and cartilage restoration at the renowned Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in Chicago, IL. During his time in Chicago, he served as a team physician for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, DePaul University and a host of local high schools.
In addition to his clinical interest, Dr. Swindell is an avid researcher and has authored a plethora of peer reviewed, articles, book chapters and abstracts. He is also involved in multiple orthopedic and sports medicine societies such as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Orthopedic Association (AOA)
As an advocate for education, and active participant in research, and patient care, Dr. Swindell remains dedicated to returning patients back to their desired activity level regardless of their level of participation or their ultimate goals. His core philosophy is centered around providing the highest level of clinical care to ensure excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- ACL Injury Tear
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Arthritis Surgery
- Arthroscopic Knee &Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Biceps and Triceps Tendon Ruptures
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Cartilage Injury
- Clavicle Fracture
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Gluteal Tendon Injuries
- Hamstring Tendonitis/Injury
- Joint Pain
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Pain
- Labral Tear of Shoulder
- Ligament Injuries
- Meniscus Tear
- Meniscus Tears
- Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Patella Fracture
- Patellar Instability
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture Surgery
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Joint Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Tendinitis
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Tendon Repairs
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor
Administrative Titles
- Attending Physician
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Gender
- Male
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- AETNA Brooklyn MG Access Choice
- AETNA Brooklyn MG EPO
- AETNA Brooklyn MG HMO
- AETNA Brooklyn MG POS
- AETNA Brooklyn MG PPO
- AETNA Brooklyn MG Whole Health
Amida Care
- Amida Care Brooklyn MG HIV SNP
- Amida Care Brooklyn MG Medicaid Managed Care
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Blue Access (Marketplace)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Blue Card
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Connection
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Direct HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Direct Share POS
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG EPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG FEP
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Indemnity
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG POS
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brooklyn MG Unicare
Cigna
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG FEP
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG HealthPartners
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG HMO
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG LocalPlus
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG Medical Indemnity
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG MVP
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG Open Access Plus (OAP)
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG POS
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG PPO
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG Priority Health
- CIGNA Brooklyn MG TPA
Elderplan
- ElderPlan Brooklyn MG Medicare Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Fidelis Care Brooklyn MG Ambetter (Exchange)
- Fidelis Care Brooklyn MG Essential Plan
- Fidelis Care Brooklyn MG Medicaid Managed Care
- Fidelis Care Brooklyn MG Medicare Dual Advantage
Healthfirst
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG Child Family Health Plus
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG Essential Plan
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG Exchange (Leaf Metal Plans)
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG Medicaid Managed Care and HARP
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG Medicare Managed Care
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG NY Life Improvement Plan (SNP-DUAL Only)
- Healthfirst Brooklyn MG Qualified Health Plan
Healthspring
- Healthspring Brooklyn MG Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199 Brooklyn MG
MagnaCare (National)
- Magnacare (National) Brooklyn MG ASC
- Magnacare (National) Brooklyn MG PPO
Medicaid
- Medicaid Brooklyn MG Traditional
Medicare
- Medicare Brooklyn MG Railroad
- Medicare Brooklyn MG Traditional
Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare Brooklyn MG Medicare Managed Care (Senior Whole Health)
Multiplan
- Multiplan Brooklyn MG EPO
- Multiplan Brooklyn MG HMO
- Multiplan Brooklyn MG PHCS
- Multiplan Brooklyn MG POS
- Multiplan Brooklyn MG PPO
NY State Department of Labor (DOL)
- NY State Department of Labor (DOL) Brooklyn MG
UnitedHealthcare
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG Oxford Freedom
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG Oxford HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG Oxford Liberty
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG Oxford Metro
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG POS
- UnitedHealthcare Brooklyn MG PPO
VNS Health
- VNS Health Brooklyn MG Medicaid Managed Care
- VNS Health Brooklyn MG Medicare Managed Care
WellCare
- WellCare Brooklyn MG American Progressive Life
- WellCare Brooklyn MG New Jersey Services (Medicare Managed Care)
- WellCare Brooklyn MG NJ Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
- WellCare Brooklyn MG NJ Medicaid
- WellCare Brooklyn MG NY Medicare
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center

