Overview
James Swain is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Swain is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Swain is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Pivot Weight Loss Center
Dr. Jason Richardson is a board-certified and fellowship-trained minimally invasive bariatric and general surgeon, who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health and lives of his patients. He is a published author of multiple articles and book chapters on the topics of general and bariatric surgery. As an innovator in the search for better treatments, Dr. Richardson has spoken at conferences throughout the United States on the subjects of his research and surgical techniques.Dr. Richardson attended the Ohio State University medical school and was chief surgical resident at the Hospital of Saint Raphael affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He has trained and mentored medical students, resident physicians, and junior surgeons in advanced surgical techniques.During his career, Dr. Richardson has received awards for patient care, technical skill, and research, and he has earned membership to the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and other surgical and honor societies. He has been certified by the American Board of Surgery.He performs a wide-range of procedures including treatments for obesity, reflux disease, hernias, gallbladder disease, cancer, and numerous other medical conditions. Through his dedicated practice, research, publications, and training of other surgeons, Dr. Richardson hopes to share his deep appreciation for the life-changing effects that compassionate care can have on patients. His greatest honor remains the thousands of individuals who have entrusted him with their care.Through his dedicated practice, research, publications, and training of other surgeons, Dr. Richardson hopes to share his deep appreciation for the life-changing effects that compassionate care can have on patients. His greatest honor remains the thousands of individuals who have entrusted him with their care. Dr. Richardson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Swain
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Swain?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Swain by calling their office at 480-323-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Swain a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Swain is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. James M. Swain specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Swain is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. James M. Swain participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James M. Swain has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Swain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James M. Swain accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Swain accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-323-3000 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
- ObesityDr. Swain isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Swain isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Swain isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Swain isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Gastric BypassDr. Swain isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Swain isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- HypertensionDr. Swain isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Swain isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Swain isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

