Joel Swofford
Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

Dr. Joel Swofford

Family Medicine
Novant Health
Novant Health Wilkes Medical Associates
1919 W Park Dr, 
North Wilkesbor, NC 
Offers Telehealth
39 Years of Experience

Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Novant Health
Novant Health Wilkes Medical Associates
1919 W Park Dr, 
North Wilkesbor, NC 
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Overview

Joel Swofford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Wilkesbor, North Carolina. Dr. Swofford has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Hypertension.

Graduate Institution
Wake Forest University School Of Medicine, 1987.0
Residency
Family Medicine Associates
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Walgreens
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Locations

Novant Health Wilkes Medical Associates
1919 W Park Dr, North Wilkesbor, NC 28659
Call: 336-651-2980
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