Dr. Russell Swanger, DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
3651 Wheeler Rd Augusta GA, 30909About
Dr. Russell Swanger is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Charleston SC and Augusta ,GA.Dr. Swanger specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Swanger can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Swanger can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of OB GYN Doctors Hospital Augusta 2023 - 2024
- Site Director OBHG Doctors Hospital Augusta 2024 - Present
Awards
- Top Doc 2024 Top Doc SC
- Diplomat 1996 American college of OB GYN
Professional Memberships
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Internships
- General Surgery- Memorial medical center Savannah,GA 1989-1990
Professional Society Memberships
- ACOG
Professional Affiliations
- ACOG
Teaching and speaking
- Had teaching responsibilities for Family Medicine Residents at Fort Gordon in Augusta thru the OB GYN division from 2014-2019.
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