Dr. James M. Swoager, MD | Saint Petersburg, FL | Family Physician

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Dr. James Swoager has practiced family medicine for 31 years and is affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital. He sees patients for chronic kidney disease and kidney disease, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and occupational therapy. He completed his residency at St. Vincents Medical Center and sees patients in Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and Dunedin, Florida. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Swoager 4.71 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.7

21 Ratings
31 years of experience
62 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St Vincents Medical Center
9 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Swoager's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

21 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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An Exceptional Doctor & Staff! Dr. Swoager Is A Very Respected knowledgeable physician-Cassandra Is Pro Active & Always Cares For The Patients-Accomidating! Chrystal Helps Patients Who Need Assistance With Programs For Patients Who Can’t Afford The High. Cost of Some Meds! This Truly Is An Exceptional Practice!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 4th, 2023

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Dr. Swoager and staff are the best in pinellas County. If your looking for the best , he’s the one . Never a wait in and out !! Caring Doctor Rick Ludlow

February 6th, 2020

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It only took two visits with dr swoager .he seemed only interested in pushing drugs and was uninterested in helping me do it with diet and dismissed any other problems I wanted to discuss when I told him I would not take statins....loved his office staff.

August 1st, 2019

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Dr. Swoager was able to diagnose a complicated cardiological issue, which could have been neurological, quickly and accurately.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 16th, 2019

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Doc fired me as a patient because I was non-compliant w/ my diabetes care. He was more concerned w/ my health than I was. He listens, tells you the reality you need to adhere to, and treats you with respect! Highly recommend him - and hope to one day be back in his patient pool. Alane Riley.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 4th, 2019

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Dr. Swoager has been the primary care doctor for my self and my wife for many years. He has taken exemplary care of us over the years and is a very caring and compassionate person. He isn't just a fine doctor but a good human being with a good sense of humor to boot. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a qualified and caring physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 25th, 2019

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I have been a patient of Dr. Swoager’s for more than 20 years. He’s very compassionate and actually listens when you speak to him. He asks about your personal life as well as your medical history. On follow-up visits, he often brings up something you may have mentioned on your previous appointment about an upcoming event you were attending. You’re not just a number to him, he treats you like he wants to be treated. I highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 26th, 2018

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Dr. Swoager is a very caring doctor. He listens to what you have to say. No waiting time at all. Very down to Earth.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 5th, 2018

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Very caring and thorough! Appointments are always on time.

November 1st, 2017

Saint Anthonys Health Care

1200 7th Ave NSaint Petersburg, FL 33705

Tel: (727) 825-1100

Morton Plant Hospital

300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756

Tel: (727) 462-7000

Mease Countryside Hospital

3231 Mcmullen Booth RdSafety Harbor, FL 34695

Tel: (727) 725-6111

Baycare Alliant Hospital

601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698

Tel: (727) 736-9991


Dr. James Michael Swoager, MD	Dr. Karen Denise Amos	Dr. David Hicks, DO	Dr. Howard Chipman III, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (54 Ratings)	4.4 (11 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Saint Petersburg , FL	Saint Petersburg , Fl	Clearwater , FL	Oldsmar , FL
Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine		Med School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences	Med School: Western University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

Check-up
Contraception
Family Planning
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
Immunization
Influenza
Stroke
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Dr. James Michael Swoager holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Vincents Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Swoager's NPI number is 1336191238.

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Tara Meadows Devries
Nurse Practitioner
| Palm Harbor, FL
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Haley C Hachey
Nurse Practitioner
| CLEARWATER, FL
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Massiel P Rodriguez Cruz
Nurse Practitioner
| TAMPA, FL
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Elizabeth Helen Thara
Nurse Practitioner
| SAFETY HARBOR, FL
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Pedro Guerra
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| TAMPA, FL
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Is Dr. James Swoager accepting new patients?: Dr. James Swoager has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Where is Dr. James Swoager's office located?: Dr. James Swoager's office is located at 1200 7th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33705.
What languages does Dr. James Swoager speak?: Dr. James Swoager speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Swoager affiliated with?: Dr. James Swoager is affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital.

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