Overview
Rita Swinford is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Potter Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Blood Pressure in Infants, Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Swinford is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Swinford has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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
Texas Medical Center Wallace Tower Kidney Renal
Scott Wenderfer is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wenderfer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, IgA Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Wenderfer is currently accepting new patients.
Nicola Brunetti-Pierri is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brunetti-Pierri is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Rotor Syndrome, and Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency.
Texas Medical Center Wallace Tower Kidney Renal
Mini Michael is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Michael is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Hyperoxaluria, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Michael is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rita D. Swinford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rita D. Swinford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rita D. Swinford by calling their office at 832-325-6516. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rita D. Swinford a top-rated expert for Potter Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rita D. Swinford is classified as an Experienced expert for Potter Syndrome, 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. Rita D. Swinford specialize in?
While Dr. Rita D. Swinford is a Pediatric Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Potter Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Nephrology.
Does Dr. Rita D. Swinford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rita D. Swinford has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Potter Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Rita D. Swinford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rita D. Swinford accept my insurance?
Dr. Rita D. Swinford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-6516 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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- Experienced
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypertensionDr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Potter SyndromeDr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about Potter Syndrome.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Swinford isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.