Dr. John B. Swofford, DO | Indianapolis, IN | Anesthesiology

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Dr. Swofford graduated from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988. He works in Indianapolis, IN and 1 other location and specializes in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Swofford is affiliated with Community Hospital East.

accepting new patients
4.5

48 Ratings
38 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Ohio State University Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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He helped me when no one else knew what was wrong.

July 12th, 2020

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I can not say enough about good about Dr. Swoffard. Hands down one of the best doctors I've been to in a long time. His compassion for his patience is hands down 10+. If you are looking for Dr. look no further. He is one of the best around in my option.

September 7th, 2018

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Best Doctor and staff. Didn't take long and I'm happy to say today, I'm not experiencing any pain, after yesterday's back injection. I felt safe and confident that the doctor and staff had my best care in mind.

November 22nd, 2016

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He's my George Clooney!

August 18th, 2016

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Had a selective nerve block a year ago and still pain free. He told me it will return because it is a pinched nerve and when the medicine wears off I will have to do again. Well worth it

June 28th, 2016

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Great guy... funny, great bedside manner. And... most importantly, he diagnosed my ailment, and rendered me pain free!

May 4th, 2015

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A bad car wreck broke my back, had fusion, still continued to have lots of pain along my right side. Surgeon wanted to do more surgery on spine, I wasn't convinced would resolve so went to another for 2nd opinion. 2nd surgeon said fusion was great, only issue seen was scar tissue on sciatic nerve from back surgery, nothing could do so sent for nerve block. Then set up for Dr. Swofford, watched videos of nerve block, talked to rep. was pretty much coming to conclusion, issue would never be repaired and have to live with a device sending flase signals to my brain to mask the pain. Dr. Swofford came in, began asking questions, wanted overview of whole accident and things done. Couple of quick tests, was pretty sure he knew actual problem and could be resolved easily. Had shot in SI joint and dye, found the tear and why so much pain, because of tear and same nerves from bottom of spine going through the area being irritated. Set me up with Dr. Cummings to repair SI Joint, woke up 80-90% of… pain gone then, first time in 3 years felt good and there was hope of being pain free really existed. Very sincere, gets right to the point and not going to waste your time and money on tests and trials or surgeries that won't benefit you. I have and will continue to strongly recommend both Dr. Swofford and Dr. Cummings with any issues from the waist down and actually probably any issue.

November 29th, 2011

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Dr. Swofford was really good with me. He explained what he was going to do, promised no extra pain and took care of me in a very professional way. I really enjoyed having Dr. Swofford as my Doctor and suggest him for your needs!

May 5th, 2010

Indiana Interventional Pain Services

5445 E 16th StIndianapolis, IN 46218

Tel: (317) 355-4358

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Community Hospital North

7150 Clearvista DrIndianapolis, IN 46256

Tel: (317) 621-6262


Dr. John Barnett Swofford, DO	Dr. Kavita Vijayam Tanguturi, MD	Dr. Mary M Williams, MD	Dr. Andreas J Deymann, MD
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.5 (48 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Indianapolis , IN	Indianapolis , IN	Mooresville , IN	INDIANAPOLIS , IN
Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine	Med School: Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum Medizinische Fakultaet
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Accepts Medicare
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Back Pain
Cancer
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Pain
Pain Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ohio State University Medical Center

Medical School

Ohio University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1988

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