SWANSON REGIONAL ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC CENTER

About Swanson Regional Center Staff
Swanson Orthotic & Prosthetic Center has more than 49 years combined experienced. We are confident we can meet your needs and help you return to your former lifestyle.

Vern Swanson, Sr. CP, LP, is a Certified Prosthetist and Licensed Prosthetist, General Manager and Clinical Director of patient care and research and development. He has more than 30 years of experience in designing, fitting, and fabricating custom prosthetic devices. He attended Northwestern University Medical School Prosthetic Orthotic Center. He received his Certificate in Prosthetics in 1978 and was certified in Prosthetics in 1979. He frequently lectures at continuing education seminars for the advancement of prosthetic design and prosthetic management. Vern has developed several patient management techniques and prosthetic components. He has collaborated with the University of Toledo Engineering Department and Medical College of Ohio Gait Laboratory to improve patient care and to test prosthetic components and prosthetic technology. He developed QuickLite(TM), a lightweight cosmetic endo skeletal cover, and Simplex(TM), a lightweight endo-skeletal hydraulic knee mechanism. Vern is a member and past president of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthesis, and is also a member of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Doug Jones is an American Board Registered Technician. As a prosthetic user he understands the needs of our patients and what the device should do for them. Doug is responsible for manufacturing the orthotic and prosthetic devices in our lab. With over 15 years experience and ability to work with a variety of materials, Doug is instrumental in helping us provide our patients with the best possible product.

Ben Hammond is a resident Prosthetist. He earned his Bachelors degree in Athletic Training/Clinical management from Bowling Green State University in August of 2004.
He earned his Graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from Eastern Michigan in May of 2007. Ben has previous medical experience through Athletic training and application of
Durable Medical Equipment.

Robert Seale, CO.LO, is a Certified Orthotist and Licensed Orthotist, with over 30 years experience in custom orthotics and off-the-shelf orthotics. He attended the University of Toledo and the Orthotic & Prosthetic School at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL . He has been trained in WalkAide^©, a new orthotic microprocessor for patients with drop foot. Bob keeps up with new technology such as modern orthotic fitting procedures and
state-of-the-art orthotic developments for patient satisfaction.