Dr. Robert Swinger, DVM, DACVO completed his undergraduate studies and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003. After finishing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in 2004, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship and residency at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinic. In 2011, Dr. Swinger founded Animal Eye Guys (AEG), which expanded to eight locations across South Florida under his leadership. In 2021, he successfully transitioned ownership of AEG and remained with the organization full time to assist during this period. In 2025, recognizing the need to support the Central Florida veterinary community, he launched a new practice, Elite Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Swinger is board-certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
Dr. Swinger has a passion for marine mammals and is one of the few veterinary ophthalmologists in the world actively working with these species. He currently consults on marine mammals in the South Florida Keys, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.
In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and actively participating in the clinic’s internship and residency programs. He is a frequent lecturer and wet lab instructor nationwide, including events for the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference, Vet Vacation CE, and various local gatherings for his referring veterinary community. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association and is a member of the Wedgewood Medical Advisory Board.
Outside of the veterinary field, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family—husband Gerald, twins Keegan and Francesca, and dogs Lulu and Sophia. He loves being outdoors, particularly spending time on the water in his boat with family and friends.
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