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Dr. Kathy Swafford is a family medicine physician who also specializes in pediatrics, bringing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she gained specialized experience in pediatric nephrology. With 45 years of clinical experience, Dr. Swafford is board-certified in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics. She provides care in English.
Dr. Swafford practices at the SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine in Carbondale, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She has particular expertise in caring for feeding disorders in infants and working with picky eaters. Her practice includes newborn care and preventive services such as adult immunizations and flu vaccines. Dr. Swafford's extensive experience allows her to address complex conditions like …Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy while providing routine family healthcare.
Read More Read less Dr. Swafford practices at the SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine in Carbondale, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She has particular expertise in caring for feeding disorders in infants and working with picky eaters. Her practice includes newborn care and preventive services such as adult immunizations and flu vaccines. Dr. Swafford's extensive experience allows her to address complex conditions like …Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy while providing routine family healthcare.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatric Nephrology
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
SIU Medicine Center for Family Medicine | Carbondale
300 W Oak StCarbondale, IL 62901 Tel: (618) 536-6621
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kathy Swafford
Medical Specialties
Dr. Kathy Swafford has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kathy Swafford has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatric Nephrology
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
University Tx Health Sciences Center
Medical School
Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of MedGraduated in 1981
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents UniversityGraduated in 1981
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- What languages does Dr. Kathy Swafford speak?
- Dr. Kathy Swafford speaks English.
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- Where is Dr. Kathy Swafford's office located?
- Dr. Kathy Swafford's office is located at 300 W Oak St, Carbondale, IL, 62901.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Kathy Swafford affiliated with?
- Dr. Kathy Swafford is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale.
- Does Dr. Kathy Swafford accept my insurance?
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