Lawrence Swanson

Lawrence Swanson, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center. His clinical practice spans UNT Health and Cook Children’s Hospital, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology while actively contributing to public health through his board membership with FitWorth, a city-wide initiative targeting childhood obesity.

His educational foundation includes:

• MD from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• MPH from University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
• Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Pediatric Residency at Duke University
• BS in Science from Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Swanson's research and clinical focus centers on Pediatric Endocrinology with specialized emphasis on childhood metabolic disorders and community-based obesity interventions. His work with FitWorth demonstrates an integrative approach bridging clinical expertise with population health strategies to address pediatric obesity through municipal-level policy and programming.

His professional activities reflect a dual commitment to direct patient care across academic and children's hospital settings while advancing public health initiatives. The FitWorth board role exemplifies his engagement in translating clinical knowledge into community action, particularly through structured programs targeting nutritional education and physical activity promotion for at-risk youth populations.