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Dr. Erik D. Swenson MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(34)
8421 Plum Drive Mercy Arthritis And Urbandale IA, 50322
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4/5

About

Dr. Erik Swenson is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Swenson specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Swenson treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2003

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2003

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Uveitis
  • Back Pain
  • Pain

Dr. Erik D. Swenson MD's Practice location

Erik Swenson, MD

8421 Plum Drive Mercy Arthritis And -
Urbandale, IA 50322
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New patients: 515-643-9699, 515-270-7222
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Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center

8421 Plum Dr -
Des Moines, IA 50322
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Patient Experience with Dr. Swenson


4.0

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Dr. Erik D. Swenson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 34 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Merge left onto I 80 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards IA 28 2323 ft
Turn right onto Merle Hay Road (IA 28) 1.5 mi
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Head northwest on Plum Drive 787 ft
Turn right onto 86th Street 326 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I-35 north 1837 ft
Merge left onto I 80 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards IA 28 2323 ft
Turn right onto Merle Hay Road (IA 28) 1.5 mi
Turn left onto Douglas Avenue 2.4 mi
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway 2298 ft
Turn left onto Carpenter Avenue 472 ft
Continue straight onto Keosauqua Way 1.0 mi
Turn right onto 9th Street 953 ft
Turn right onto Pleasant Street 619 ft
Go straight 376 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

9.5 miSee direction

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

Head northwest on Plum Drive 787 ft
Turn right onto 86th Street 326 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I-35 north 1837 ft
Merge left onto I 80 5.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards IA 415 1912 ft
Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street (IA 415) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto 2nd Avenue 1.9 mi
Turn right onto University Avenue 473 ft
Turn left onto 3rd Street 516 ft
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9.8 miSee direction

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Head northwest on Plum Drive 787 ft
Turn right onto 86th Street 326 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I-35 north 1837 ft
Merge left onto I 80 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards IA 28 2323 ft
Turn right onto Merle Hay Road (IA 28) 1.5 mi
Turn left onto Douglas Avenue 2.4 mi
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway 4861 ft
Turn left onto Hickman Road 899 ft
Turn left 166 ft
Turn right 230 ft
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