Blank Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
1215 Pleasant St Ste 514, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Wendy Woods-Swafford is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

Her clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 55 clinical trials. Dr. Woods-Swafford is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Blank Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
1215 Pleasant St Ste 514, Des Moines, IA 50309

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Woods-Swafford 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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.


55 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3 Study of 131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) or ALK Inhibitor Therapy Added to Intensive Therapy for Children With Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Neuroblastoma (NBL)
Computerized Cognitive Training for Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients: A Pilot Study
Pediatric Hepatic Malignancy International Therapeutic Trial (PHITT)
Utilizing Response- and Biology-Based Risk Factors to Guide Therapy in Patients With Non-High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Risk-Stratified Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Down Syndrome
A Comprehensive Approach to Improve Medication Adherence in Pediatric ALL
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5 Total Publications

Factors associated with unplanned healthcare encounters in pediatric cancer patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford by calling their office at 515-241-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford a top-rated expert for Bone Marrow Aspiration?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford is classified as an Experienced expert for Bone Marrow Aspiration, 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. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford specialize in?

While Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bone Marrow Aspiration, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Marrow Aspiration. You can view a list of Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford accept my insurance?

Dr. Wendy L. Woods-Swafford accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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