Overview
Stephen Swisher is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Swisher is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 328 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1515 Holcombe Blvd # 455, Houston, TX 77030
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. Stephen G. Swisher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen G. Swisher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen G. Swisher by calling their office at 713-792-6350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen G. Swisher a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen G. Swisher is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Stephen G. Swisher specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen G. Swisher is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Esophageal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephen G. Swisher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen G. Swisher has published 328 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen G. Swisher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen G. Swisher accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen G. Swisher accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6350 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
- Elite
- Esophageal CancerDr. Swisher isElite. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Swisher isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Distinguished
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Swisher isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Swisher isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Swisher isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Swisher isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Swisher isAdvanced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Swisher isAdvanced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- MesotheliomaDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- ThymectomyDr. Swisher isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.

