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Dr. John William Swisher PHD, M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(13)
1120 E Weisgarber Rd Suite 201 Knoxville TN, 37909
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Dr. John Swisher practices Pulmonology in Knoxville, TN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Swisher 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

Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1989

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1989

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Dr. John William Swisher PHD, M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1120 E Weisgarber Rd Suite 201

1120 E Weisgarber Rd Suite 201 -
Knoxville, TN 37909
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New patients: 865-588-8831

Practice At 2240 Sutherland Ave Suite 103

2240 Sutherland Ave Suite 103 -
Knoxville, TN 37919
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New patients: 865-584-4747, 865-588-8831
Fax: 865-588-8841, 865-584-1363

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Patient Experience with Dr. Swisher


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Dr. John William Swisher PHD, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl

1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920

Head southwest 235 ft
Turn left onto East Weisgarber Road 1876 ft
Continue straight onto Old Weisgarber Road 3789 ft
Turn left onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 3.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1510 ft
Merge left onto Alcoa Highway (US 129) 1.3 mi
Make a U-turn onto Alcoa Highway (US 129) 1357 ft
You have arrived at your destination

6.7 miSee direction

EAST TENNESSEE CHILDRENS HOSPITALl

2018 CLINCH AVE SW KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head southwest 235 ft
Turn left onto East Weisgarber Road 1876 ft
Continue straight onto Old Weisgarber Road 3789 ft
Turn left onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 3.7 mi
Continue slightly right onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 893 ft
Continue straight onto Cumberland Avenue (US 11) 857 ft
Turn left onto South 21st Street 683 ft
Turn right onto Clinch Avenue 158 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

5.4 miSee direction

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1901 W CLINCH AVE KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head southwest 235 ft
Turn left onto East Weisgarber Road 1876 ft
Continue straight onto Old Weisgarber Road 3789 ft
Turn left onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 3.7 mi
Continue slightly right onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 893 ft
Continue straight onto Cumberland Avenue (US 11) 1652 ft
Turn left onto 19th Street 835 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

5.5 miSee direction

EAST TENNESSEE CHILDRENS HOSPITALl

2018 CLINCH AVE SW KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head northeast on Sutherland Avenue 195 ft
Turn right onto North Concord Street 2684 ft
Turn left onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 1269 ft
Continue slightly right onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 893 ft
Continue straight onto Cumberland Avenue (US 11) 857 ft
Turn left onto South 21st Street 683 ft
Turn right onto Clinch Avenue 158 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.3 miSee direction

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1901 W CLINCH AVE KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head northeast on Sutherland Avenue 195 ft
Turn right onto North Concord Street 2684 ft
Turn left onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 1269 ft
Continue slightly right onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 893 ft
Continue straight onto Cumberland Avenue (US 11) 1652 ft
Turn left onto 19th Street 835 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

1.4 miSee direction

THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl

1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920

Head northeast on Sutherland Avenue 195 ft
Turn right onto North Concord Street 2684 ft
Turn left onto Kingston Pike (US 11) 975 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1510 ft
Merge left onto Alcoa Highway (US 129) 1.3 mi
Make a U-turn onto Alcoa Highway (US 129) 1357 ft
You have arrived at your destination

2.6 miSee direction