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Summary
Dr. John Swanson is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the chest, heart, and lungs. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Highland Hospital. With 13 years of experience in his field, Dr. Swanson has developed expertise in complex surgical procedures involving the thoracic region.
Dr. Swanson practices at Santa Clara Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, both located in Santa Clara, California. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a procedure that creates new pathways for blood to flow around blocked heart arteries. Dr. Swanson also utilizes comprehensive diagnostic testing including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to evaluate patients' overall health before surgical interventions.
Dr. Swanson practices at Santa Clara Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, both located in Santa Clara, California. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a procedure that creates new pathways for blood to flow around blocked heart arteries. Dr. Swanson also utilizes comprehensive diagnostic testing including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to evaluate patients' overall health before surgical interventions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 11 insurance plans accepted
- Highland Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Michael Swanson has 2 locationsSanta Clara Medical Center
710 Lawrence ExpySanta Clara, CA 95051 Tel: (408) 851-1000
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
700 Lawrence ExpySanta Clara, CA 95051 Tel: (408) 851-1000
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 13 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Santa Clara , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine | Med School: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Michael Swanson
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Michael Swanson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Michael Swanson has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. John Michael Swanson holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Highland Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Swanson's NPI number is 1942644604.
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