Overview
Eric Swanson, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant. He cares for critically ill patients who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (affecting the heart or blood vessels). Eric helps people suffering from conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, pulmonary embolism (a blood clot affecting an artery in the lung) or arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).As part of a multispecialty team, Eric treats patients receiving high-level care in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). He evaluates patients, assesses their conditions and monitors their care, including prescription medications and other treatments.Eric’s experience as a respiratory therapist and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialist motivated him to become a cardiovascular PA. He enjoyed having the opportunity to help critically ill people and wanted to advance his skills and contributions in this area.
Swanson, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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University Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Clinic
Kristyn Hare, PA is a physician assistant at UW Health. Kristyn manages and treats osteoporosis as part of the UW Health Fracture Liaison Service (FLS). People with low-impact (fragility) fractures get personalized care through the FLS. It focuses on helping broken bones heal while also preventing future fractures.Kristyn runs an outpatient clinic dedicated to treating and educating people about how osteoporosis and osteopenia (low bone mass) affect health and wellness. She also cares for people considering elective orthopedic surgery such as joint replacement or spinal fusion.Her clinical roles include assisting with fracture risk assessment, patient education, management and coordination of care, including follow-up services. She also provides inpatient consults for patients with fractures related to orthopedic surgery for traumatic injuries.I chose medicine to work in partnership with my patients to enhance their health. I believe in taking a well-rounded, multispecialty approach to improve bone health in adults. Hare, PA is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Hare, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eric W. Swanson, PA
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Does Eric W. Swanson, PA accept my insurance?
Eric W. Swanson, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Group Health Cooperative. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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