Dr. John T Swisher iv DO, CAQ
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
101 S Taylor Ave Mason City IA, 50401About
Dr. John Swisher iv is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Mason City, IA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Swisher iv is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Sports Medicine
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