David M. Swope
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. David M. Swope

Neurology
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. David Swope is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who specializes in the treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease. He directs theUCI Health Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorders Program.Swope earned his medical degree Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, Calif., where he completed a neurology residency. He completed a fellowship in movement disorders at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He directed movement disorder services at Loma Linda University Medical Center for 15 years before working at New York University and the Mount Sinai Health System in New York.He has been a principal investigator on numerous clinical studies, including a drug that decreases uncontrolled muscle movements and another that helps restore dopamine levels in the brain.

Dr. Swope is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

Dr. Swope is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology

Fellowships

Mount Sinai Hospital - New York - Movement Disorders

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Parkinson's Foundation Quality Improvement Initiative
Parkinson's Foundation Quality Improvement Initiative
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 14, 2023

10 Total Publications

Incidence of Dysphagia and Comorbidities in Patients with Cervical Dystonia, Analyzed by Botulinum Neurotoxin Treatment Exposure.
Incidence of Dysphagia and Comorbidities in Patients with Cervical Dystonia, Analyzed by Botulinum Neurotoxin Treatment Exposure.
Journal: Toxins
Published: January 30, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David M. Swope

Is Dr. David M. Swope a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David M. Swope is classified as an Distinguished expert for Movement Disorders, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David M. Swope specialize in?

While Dr. David M. Swope is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. David M. Swope participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David M. Swope has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. David M. Swope's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David M. Swope accept my insurance?

Dr. David M. Swope accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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