DR. JOHN (JACK) SWAB

Fellowship-Trained Shoulder & Elbow Expert
  • Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Fellowships:

  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
  • American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Candidate Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Member (AOAO)
  • Missouri Shoulder & Elbow Society Member
  • AOAO National Shoulder & Elbow Division Secretary
  • AOAO National Meeting Shoulder & Elbow Division Moderator in 2025
  • Park University Athletics Team Physician 2021-present
  • Article Reviewer for various Orthopedic Journals
Right alongside his passion for medicine, family has the top spot! When he’s not in the office or surgery, he’s enjoying the Kansas City scene with his wife, three kids, and their lovable rescue dog.

Dr. Jack Swab sees patients at both our Overland Park, KS, and Parkville, MO, offices.

Surgical Facility Partners:

  • Beacon Surgery Center
  • North Kansas City Hospital
  • Saint Luke’s North Hospital
  • Saint Luke’s South Surgery Center

DR. SWAB’S SPECIALTIES​

  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Revision Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder, Elbow And Upper Extremity Trauma
  • Tommy John Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr. John (Jack) Swab is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Sano Orthopedics. He specializes in shoulder and elbow care, including complex upper extremity treatments.

His academic journey commenced with an undergraduate degree in organismal biology at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. While playing KU’s football team, his initial degree path was to veterinary school, Dr. Swab redirected his focus towards medical school. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University, followed by a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Pursuing his interest in upper extremity, he completed a Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at California Pacific Orthopedics in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Swab’s specialized training equips him to perform anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, total elbow arthroplasty, and various open and arthroscopic shoulder interventions.

His commitment to fostering a compassionate patient experience is evident in his dedication to spending time with each patient. Dr. Swab ensures they feel heard, valued, and confident in their treatment plans, embodying a patient-centered approach to orthopedic care.

  • Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Fellowships:

  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
  • American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Candidate Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Member (AOAO)
  • Missouri Shoulder & Elbow Society Member
  • AOAO National Shoulder & Elbow Division Secretary
  • AOAO National Meeting Shoulder & Elbow Division Moderator in 2025
  • Park University Athletics Team Physician 2021-present
  • Article Reviewer for various Orthopedic Journals
Right alongside his passion for medicine, family has the top spot! When he’s not in the office or surgery, he’s enjoying the Kansas City scene with his wife, three kids, and their lovable rescue dog.

Dr. Jack Swab sees patients at both our Overland Park, KS, and Parkville, MO, offices.

Surgical Facility Partners:

DR. SWAB’S SPECIALTIES​

  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Revision Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder, Elbow And Upper Extremity Trauma
  • Tommy John Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome