Aparna Swaminathan
Advanced in Lung Transplant
Advanced in Lung Transplant
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I specialize in interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis or conditions that cause lung scarring. I am passionate about providing the best possible care for my patients and stay up-to-date on the most recent advances in the field. The terminology around the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis, can be confusing. I believe it is important to take the time to explain each step to my patients. I also believe the best approach to any condition involves working together with my patient and their family to develop an individualized treatment plan. When not seeing patients, I conduct research with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with interstitial lung disease. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and staying active outdoors.

Dr. Swaminathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Lung Transplant.

Graduate Institution
Case Western Reserve University (Ohio), 2012
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine
Fellowships
Pulmonology/Critical Care, Duke University, Pulmonology/Critical Care, Duke University
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Tamil
Gender
Female

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  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
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  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Duke Pulmonary Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710

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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