Overview
Kara Swafford is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Swafford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
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. Kara Swafford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Swafford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara Swafford by calling their office at 859-323-5661. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara Swafford a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara Swafford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Kara Swafford specialize in?
While Dr. Kara Swafford is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kara Swafford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara Swafford has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Kara Swafford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara Swafford accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara Swafford accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-323-5661 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
- StrokeDr. Swafford isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- ThrombectomyDr. Swafford isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Swafford isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Swafford isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Swafford isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Swafford isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Swafford isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Swafford isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
