Overview
Garth Swanson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Swanson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
25 Courtenay Dr, Charleston, SC 29425
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
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
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MUSC University Hospital
Badih Elmunzer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elmunzer is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Elmunzer is currently accepting new patients.
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Dr. Ira Willner is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is also the director of the fellowship training program for gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Willner completed his medical degree (M.D.) at the SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York in 1990. He then completed a two-year fellowship in gastroenterology at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York in 1995, followed by a one-year fellowship in liver disease at the University of Tennessee in 1996. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Willner is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, European Association for the Study of the Liver, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. Additionally, Dr. Willner was awarded the Department of Internal Medicine attending of the year in 2000. Dr. Willner's clinical interests include liver disease, treatment of portal hypertension, and viral hepatitis. Dr. Willner is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Willner is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Garth R. Swanson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Garth R. Swanson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Garth R. Swanson by calling their office at 843-792-6982. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Garth R. Swanson a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Garth R. Swanson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Garth R. Swanson specialize in?
While Dr. Garth R. Swanson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Garth R. Swanson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Garth R. Swanson has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Garth R. Swanson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Garth R. Swanson accept my insurance?
Dr. Garth R. Swanson accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-6982 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Swanson isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Swanson isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Swanson isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Swanson isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- ColitisDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiarrheaDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GastrostomyDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- ObesityDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)Dr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH).
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Swanson isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.