Assistant Professor

Dr. Switzer, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, began her tenure at Regions Hospital in April 2004, developing special interests in geriatric patients, trauma, and diseases of bone metabolism, such as osteoporosis. She is part of the University of Minnesota Physicians group of orthopaedists practicing at Regions Hospital.

Dr. Switzer has published numerous articles and has conducted many  presentations on topics as varied as geriatric trauma, wilderness orthopaedics, and pelvic fractures.

Clinical Specialties

Education & Training

Medical School
Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., 1994

Internship in General Surgery
University of Washington, Seattle, 1994-1995

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Washington, Seattle 1995-1999

Fellowship in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
Vail Valley Medical Center

Medical Scholars Research Fellowship
Stanford University Medical School, 1989

Curriculum Vitae