Thomas P. Swaffield, MD, FAAP, CAQSM
Areas of expertise: Overuse injuries in pediatric athletes, Injury prevention, Stress fractures, Concussions, Ultrasound guided procedures, Point of care ultrasound, Fractures, Throwing injuries, Running injuries
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Specialty Care, Atlantic County, Specialty Care, Virtua
About Thomas P. Swaffield, MD, FAAP, CAQSM
Thomas Swaffield MD, FAAP, CAQSM, is a pediatric Sports Medicine specialist within the Orthopedic Center and Sports Medicine and Performance Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He provides comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients. He treats patients with orthopedic injuries, concussions, and performs ultrasound-guided procedures.
Dr. Swaffield is a board-certified pediatrician with a certificate of added qualifications in primary care sports medicine (CAQSM). He completed medical school at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, his pediatric residency at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
During his fellowship at CHOP, Dr. Swaffield treated patients in the office and provided sideline medical coverage for athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional level, as well as at events like the Philadelphia Love Run and the Penn Relays.
Dr. Swaffield is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society. He is actively engaged in research projects pertaining to sports medicine. He frequently lectures on a variety of topics relevant to the pediatric and young adult athlete. He enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows interested in sports medicine.
Titles
Attending Physician
Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Sports Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding First Year Resident Award, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Leadership and Memberships
2023 - Present, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
Medical Degree
MD - The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
Residency
Pediatrics - Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
Swaffield, T.P., Greene, A., Tsai, A.Y., & Olympia, R.P. (2022). Two Cases of Splenic Injuries in Adolescent Lacrosse Players. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 86 (1-4).
Nachnani, R., Hushagen, K., Swaffield, T.P., Jhaveri, P., Verana, K.E., & Alexander, C.P. (2022). Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and Hypophosphatemia in Adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Reports, 3:4.
Swaffield, T.P., & Olympia, R.P. (2022). School Nurses on the Front Lines of Healthcare: Emergencies Associated with Sport and Physical Activities (Part 3): Shortness of Breath in a Pediatric Athlete During a Track Event. NASN School Nurse, 37:5 (257-260).
Swaffield, T.P., & Clarke, S. (2022). Poor weight gain, hypernatremia and jaundice in a 2-month-old male. Clinical Pediatrics, 61:4 (376-380).
Swaffield, T.P., & Olympia R.P. (2021). School Nurses on the Front Lines of Healthcare: Emergencies Associated with Sport and Physical Activities (Part 2): Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Hypovolemic Shock and Spinal Cord Injury. NASN School Nurse, 37:3 (141-146).
Swaffield, T.P., Lehnhardt, K., & Neviaser, A.S. (2018). Fracture Risk in Spaceflight and Potential Treatment Options. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, 89:12 (1060-1067).
Rothenberger, M.B., Swaffield, T.P., Calomeni, A.J., & Cabrey, C.D. (2013). Multivariate analysis of water quality and plankton assemblages in an urban estuary. Estuaries and Coasts, 37: 3 (695-711). Digital Object Identifier (DOI) 10.1007/s12237-013-9714-0.