Clinical Interests
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow and knee
- Open shoulder and knee reconstruction
- Tendon and ligament repair
Research Interests
- Cartilage restoration
- Advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques
- Outcomes research in sports medicine
- Medical education
Education
- MD, Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia magazine, 2023-2026
- International Physician Exchange Program, United States Department of State, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia
- International Physician Exchange Program, United States Department of State, Sana’a, Yemen
- Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy
- Eadie Award as Honor Graduate, Naval Officer Indoctrination School, Newport, RI
- OREF Journal Club Grant, Temple Department of Orthopaedics
- Superceded to Lieutenant, United States Navy Reserve
- Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College
- Ensign, United States Navy Reserve
- Golden Key Honor Society, Penn State University
- Commander, United States Navy Reserve
- Navy Commendation Medal
- Navy Achievement Medal
Patient Comments
Good.
Dr. Sewards is very concern about my health and well being, also my personal life. Easy to talk to takes the time to listen to what I have to say
Impressive visit.
Dr Sewards was extremely helpful.
Dr Sewards and the clinical staff were outstanding. But that is why I wanted to see him as I know he is great from prior visits and procedures