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  • Neurology, Epileptology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 67 years of experience
  • University Of Washington Physicians 1959 NE Pacific St Fl 8, Seattle, WA 98195
  • (206) 598-4615

Brief Intro

Dr. Swanson earned his medical degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his doctorate degree in biochemistry from the University of London. He completed a residency and fellowship in neurological medicine at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Swanson co-authored a neurology textbook and has published more than 100 articles on neurological subjects. Besides epilepsy, his clinical and research interests include Parkinson's disease and stroke. Dr. Swanson is a UW professor of neurology and a UW adjunct professor of medicine in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. He directs the neurology residency program at the University of Washington and is a widely respected consultant serving on a number of professional organization committees. Dr. Swanson has been elected to the American Neurological Association and was voted to Best Doctors in America.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Johns Hopkins Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 1958

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Chinese

Location & Hours

  • University Of Washington Physicians
  • 1959 NE Pacific St Fl 8, Seattle, WA 98195
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Epileptology
  • Neurology

Conditions Addressed

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Epilepsy
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Procedures Performed

  • Neurological Testing
  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
  • Sleep and EEG Testing
  • Neurological Testing
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • AmeriGroup
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Empire Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • GEHA
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