Dr. Eric D Swisher M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
21 Highland Ave Se Suite 200 Roanoke VA, 24013About
Dr. Eric Swisher is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Swisher specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Swisher can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Swisher 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Pain
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