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Dr. Richard T. Swanson M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

3/5(4)
3950 Hollywood Rd. Suite 280 Saint Joseph MI, 49085
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Dr. Richard Swanson is a rheumatologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MI. Dr. Swanson specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Swanson treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

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3950 Hollywood Rd. Suite 280 -
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Dr. Richard T. Swanson M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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