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Dr. Erik Richard Swenson MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

1660 S Columbian Way Va Puget Sound Healt Seattle WA, 98108
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Dr. Erik Swenson practices Pulmonology in Seattle, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Swenson manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

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Dr. Erik Richard Swenson MD's Practice location

Practice At 1660 S Columbian Way Va Puget Sound Health Care System

1660 S Columbian Way Va Puget Sound Healt -
Seattle, WA 98108
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New patients: 206-764-2504, 206-764-2668
Fax: 206-764-2659

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