Dr. Thomas J Swope MD
Surgeon
301 Saint Paul Pl Pob 912 Baltimore MD, 21202About
Thomas J. Swope, M.D., serves as the Director of Mercy's Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery and has pioneered single incision surgery for many conditions. He also performs robotic surgery for gallb ...
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineClinical Trials
Professional Memberships
- Member American Board of Surgery, Diplomat
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Maryland State Medical Society
- Member Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Member Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
Dr. Thomas J Swope MD's Practice location
Dr. Thomas J Swope MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Swope
Recommended Articles
- Everything You Need to Know About Biopsy Procedures
What is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
To start you off, an appendectomy is a procedure to remove the appendix. if it is inflamed or if it ruptures. The appendix is a small, almost cylindrical organ that is attached to the large intestines. When the appendix becomes inflamed, it has to be removed immediately and this is usually done...
- What to Expect After a Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic ProcedureA laparoscopic surgery is done to deal with abdominal organ problems. A small equipment known as the laparoscope is used to locate and identify defective abdominal organs. Small cuts or incisions are made in the abdomen and the laparoscope is inserted through the incisions,...
- What Are the Risks of Hydrocelectomy
Hydrocelectomy, also called hydrocele repair, is a surgical procedure that aims to remove or repair a hydrocele, a sac of fluid that forms around a testicle, causing swelling and pain.Hydrocelectomy is like all other surgeries—risky, and one may get hurt during the procedure, react to the...
- How to Diagnose and Treat Gallstones
Who are at risk of developing gallstones?- Obesity is one of the biggest risk factors in developing gallstones. It increases a person's overall cholesterol levels, making it difficult to maintain a completely empty bladder. - Women who are pregnant, on birth control pills, or taking hormonal...
- What Is a Partial Hysterectomy?
In a Complete Hysterectomy, both the Uterus and Cervix are removed to afford symptomatic relief to the patient. When the Cervix remains in the pelvic region after surgery, it then becomes a Partial or Supracervical hysterectomy. The kind of surgery that one opts for is wholly dependent on the health...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Schultz M.D.7505 Osler Dr Towson MD 21204
- Dr. Mayur Narayan MD22 South Green Street Baltimore Maryland 21201
- Dr. Tariq Khan MD2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore Maryland 21215
- Dr. Jonathan Forbes M.D.1800 Orleans St Baltimore MD 21287
- Dr. Valy Boulom M.D.2401 W Belvedere Ave Baltimore MD 21215
- Dr. Mohammed Asif M.D.4940 EASTERN AVE BALTIMORE MD 21224