Overview
Douglas Swords is a Surgical Oncologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Swords is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Low Blood Pressure, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
80 Peachtree Rd Ste 210, Asheville, NC 28803
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Swords
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Swords?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Swords by calling their office at 828-378-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Swords a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Swords is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Douglas Swords specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Swords is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Douglas Swords participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Swords has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Swords's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Swords accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Swords accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-378-5600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Pancreatic CancerDr. Swords isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- GastrectomyDr. Swords isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Swords isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- MelanomaDr. Swords isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- PancreatectomyDr. Swords isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- SeptoplastyDr. Swords isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Swords isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.