Ernest Swihart
Pediatrician
15729 Woodgate Road South Minnetonka Minnesota, 55345About
Ernest Swihart, MD, is a Pediatrician who specializes in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics with South Lake Pediatrics in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Dr. Swihart graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1968; he completed his residency and internship at the University of Minnesota. Over the course of his career, Dr. Swihart has become affiliated with the Childrens Hospital of Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, and North Memorial Medical Center and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education and Training
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Board Certification
Pediatrics
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
What do you attribute your success to?
- Great Love, Interest and Passion for Improving Children's Health
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Riding his BMW Motorcycle and Porsche
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