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Benjamin Schwartz, MD, FAAOS

Specialty in Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine North

Dr. Schwartz is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Member of the Buoy Medical Advisory Board. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of William and Mary (1998) with a B.S. in Biology, then obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia (2002) where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After completing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Boston Medical Center (2007), Dr. Schwartz performed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the Anderson Orthopedic Clinic in Alexandria, VA (2008). As a private practice surgeon, Dr. Schwartz specializes in the treatment of hip and knee arthritis including joint replacement surgery.

On a national level Dr. Schwartz serves several leadership positions including as an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Arthroplasty, a member of the Practice Management Committee of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and a member of the Hip and Knee Content Committee for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. With a keen interest in healthcare technology, Dr. Schwartz has served as a mentor for several digital health incubators and as an advisor for health tech startups. He joined Buoy as a content writer in 2019 and became a member of the Medical Advisory Board in 2020.

Practice names

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine North

Sports Medicine North Profile

Education and training

2007-2008 - Adult Reconstruction Fellow, Anderson Orthopedic Clinic, Alexandria, VA

2002-2007 - Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

1998-2002 - Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA

1994-1998 - Bachelor of Science in Biology, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Awards

Department of Surgery Award for Clinical Excellence and Professionalism, North Shore Medical Center (2015)

Physician of the Year - Clinical Care, Columbus Regional Health System (2014)

Certifications

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS)

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Articles from Benjamin Schwartz, MD, FAAOS

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Why Does the Back of the Knee Hurt When It’s Straightened?

Back-of-knee pain can be caused by tendonitis, arthritis, a Baker’s cyst, sciatica, or muscle strains. You may be able to treat it with OTC pain medications and rest, but see a healthcare provider if the pain isn’t getting better.

Elbow Injuries: Causes & Treatments

Elbow injuries include breaking or dislocating the elbow as well as overusing the elbow, like when playing certain sports. Breaks and dislocations are more serious and need to be treated right away. Overuse injuries can often be cared for at home.

Is Your Thigh Pain a Femoral Stress Fracture?

If you’ve amped up your running routine or like pushing yourself through the pain, you may be at risk for a femoral stress fracture. These hairline fractures occur in the femur or thigh bone. They’re typically caused by pushing your body too hard. They’re common in dancers, marathon runners, and people actively training in the military.

Hip Strain: Symptoms & Treatment

A hip strain (or hip flexor strain) is when you overstretch or tear one of the muscles that allow you to lift your leg up at the hip joint. It can happen when you flex the thigh quickly and forcefully. It usually heals on its own.

Iliopsoas Bursitis

Iliopsoas bursitis is an inflammation of the iliopsoas bursa. It is a large sac with fibrous connective tissue that is on the inside of the thigh in the groin area. It often will get better on its own with rest and physical therapy.

Frozen Shoulder: How to Treat It

Frozen shoulder is when tissue inside your shoulder socket stiffens, leading to severe pain and stiffness. It feels almost impossible to move your arm. There are three stages a frozen shoulder goes through before you get relief.

Hip bursitis is the painful inflammation of the bursa sac, a fluid-filled sac near the hip joint that cushions tendons and ligaments. Find out how to treat and prevent it.

What’s Causing Your Armpit Pain?

Irritation around your armpit can be due to a pesky ingrown hair. But when it’s a sign of an enlarged lymph node, it could be a symptom for multiple conditions.

To Our Heroes: Healthcare Workers

Here is how to take care of yourself while caring for others with coronavirus.

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

The rotator cuff is made up of the muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder socket. The tendons can become inflamed and irritated from overuse and normal wear-and-tear, causing tendonitis. You may have to temporarily stop the activities that are causing the problem.

Why Does the Back of the Knee Hurt When It’s Straightened?

Back-of-knee pain can be caused by tendonitis, arthritis, a Baker’s cyst, sciatica, or muscle strains. You may be able to treat it with OTC pain medications and rest, but see a healthcare provider if the pain isn’t getting better.

Elbow Injuries: Causes & Treatments

Elbow injuries include breaking or dislocating the elbow as well as overusing the elbow, like when playing certain sports. Breaks and dislocations are more serious and need to be treated right away. Overuse injuries can often be cared for at home.

Is Your Thigh Pain a Femoral Stress Fracture?

If you’ve amped up your running routine or like pushing yourself through the pain, you may be at risk for a femoral stress fracture. These hairline fractures occur in the femur or thigh bone. They’re typically caused by pushing your body too hard. They’re common in dancers, marathon runners, and people actively training in the military.

Hip Strain: Symptoms & Treatment

A hip strain (or hip flexor strain) is when you overstretch or tear one of the muscles that allow you to lift your leg up at the hip joint. It can happen when you flex the thigh quickly and forcefully. It usually heals on its own.

Iliopsoas Bursitis

Iliopsoas bursitis is an inflammation of the iliopsoas bursa. It is a large sac with fibrous connective tissue that is on the inside of the thigh in the groin area. It often will get better on its own with rest and physical therapy.

Frozen Shoulder: How to Treat It

Frozen shoulder is when tissue inside your shoulder socket stiffens, leading to severe pain and stiffness. It feels almost impossible to move your arm. There are three stages a frozen shoulder goes through before you get relief.

Hip bursitis is the painful inflammation of the bursa sac, a fluid-filled sac near the hip joint that cushions tendons and ligaments. Find out how to treat and prevent it.

What’s Causing Your Armpit Pain?

Irritation around your armpit can be due to a pesky ingrown hair. But when it’s a sign of an enlarged lymph node, it could be a symptom for multiple conditions.

To Our Heroes: Healthcare Workers

Here is how to take care of yourself while caring for others with coronavirus.

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

The rotator cuff is made up of the muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder socket. The tendons can become inflamed and irritated from overuse and normal wear-and-tear, causing tendonitis. You may have to temporarily stop the activities that are causing the problem.

Why Does the Back of the Knee Hurt When It’s Straightened?

Back-of-knee pain can be caused by tendonitis, arthritis, a Baker’s cyst, sciatica, or muscle strains. You may be able to treat it with OTC pain medications and rest, but see a healthcare provider if the pain isn’t getting better.

Elbow Injuries: Causes & Treatments

Elbow injuries include breaking or dislocating the elbow as well as overusing the elbow, like when playing certain sports. Breaks and dislocations are more serious and need to be treated right away. Overuse injuries can often be cared for at home.

Is Your Thigh Pain a Femoral Stress Fracture?

If you’ve amped up your running routine or like pushing yourself through the pain, you may be at risk for a femoral stress fracture. These hairline fractures occur in the femur or thigh bone. They’re typically caused by pushing your body too hard. They’re common in dancers, marathon runners, and people actively training in the military.

Hip Strain: Symptoms & Treatment

A hip strain (or hip flexor strain) is when you overstretch or tear one of the muscles that allow you to lift your leg up at the hip joint. It can happen when you flex the thigh quickly and forcefully. It usually heals on its own.

Iliopsoas Bursitis

Iliopsoas bursitis is an inflammation of the iliopsoas bursa. It is a large sac with fibrous connective tissue that is on the inside of the thigh in the groin area. It often will get better on its own with rest and physical therapy.

Frozen Shoulder: How to Treat It

Frozen shoulder is when tissue inside your shoulder socket stiffens, leading to severe pain and stiffness. It feels almost impossible to move your arm. There are three stages a frozen shoulder goes through before you get relief.

Hip bursitis is the painful inflammation of the bursa sac, a fluid-filled sac near the hip joint that cushions tendons and ligaments. Find out how to treat and prevent it.

What’s Causing Your Armpit Pain?

Irritation around your armpit can be due to a pesky ingrown hair. But when it’s a sign of an enlarged lymph node, it could be a symptom for multiple conditions.

To Our Heroes: Healthcare Workers

Here is how to take care of yourself while caring for others with coronavirus.

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

The rotator cuff is made up of the muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder socket. The tendons can become inflamed and irritated from overuse and normal wear-and-tear, causing tendonitis. You may have to temporarily stop the activities that are causing the problem.