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Douglas R Swanson MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Ultrasound
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Douglas Swanson is a radiologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Swanson specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1992
University of South Florida (Usf) Medicine
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acute Injuries, Chest Pain, Stroke And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Air Medical Physicians Association
- Member North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians
- Member American College of Emergency Physicians
Fellowships
- Carolinas Medical Center, Emergency Medical Services, NC, USA 2002
- Carolinas Medical Center, Emergency Medical Services 2002
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Practice At 1000 Blythe Blvd
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8800 NORTH TYRON STREET CHARLOTTE NC 28262