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Dr. Alexander E. Swift MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(2)
1235 Old York Rd Suite 121 Abington PA, 19001
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Dr. Alexander Swift practices Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Swift manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Temple University School of Medicine 2002

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

Male Russian 19 years of experience

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Dr. Alexander E. Swift MD's Practice location

Practice At 3401 N Broad St

3401 N Broad St -
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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New patients: 610-619-7400
http://pulmonary.templehealth.org/content/

Practice At 1235 Old York Rd Suite 121

1235 Old York Rd Suite 121 -
Abington, PA 19001
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New patients: 215-728-6900
Fax: 215-214-1023

4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD -
NEWARK, DE 19718
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New patients: 302-368-5515
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Dr. Alexander E. Swift MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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