Dr. Wade Walker Swanson D.O.
Emergency Physician
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Wade Swanson practices Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Swanson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Swanson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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