Dr. Vina K Swenson MD
Pediatrician
1501 S Oregon St Yreka CA, 96097About
Dr. Vina Swenson is a pediatrician practicing in Yreka, CA. Dr. Swenson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Swenson diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Swenson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
St. George's University School of Medicine 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Gastritis
- Conjunctivitis
- Menstrual Cramps
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Practice At 1501 S Oregon St
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