Robert E. Swint MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
7916 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804About
Robert E. Swint, MD, FACC, works at Lutheran Medical Group in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The founder of the practice, Dr. Swint served as the area's first board certified cardiologist. Past president of the Fort Wayne Medical Society, Dr. Swint is also a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne Center for Medical Education. In the past, Robert served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1974.
Education and Training
Stritch School of Medicine
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1970
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Gateway Award in Cardiology
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Northwestern University
Fellowships
- University of Michigan
Articles and Publications
- Has Written Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Cardiology
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