4.7
7 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Richard Swedarsky, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist who cares for adults with musculoskeletal disorders. As an osteopathic physician, he approaches each patient as a combination of body and mind. He strives to partner with his patients and assist them to take a critical role in their own care and well-being. For the control of acute and chronic pain, he draws from multiple modalities ranging from physical therapy and injections, to complementary medicine and surgery. Each program is tailored to the patient, not to the diagnosis. Dr. Swedarsky has a strong formal education in electrodiagnostic testing and the use of ultrasound. He also has training in the neurophysiology of pain and practices osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Swedarsky is a veteran who served as a physician for wounded warriors, family members and veterans. After completing his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was transferred to Joint-Base Lewis McChord, where he completed his military …service obligation as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.
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- accepting new patients
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
- 7 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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Office Location
Franciscan Spine Associates at St. Joseph
1608 S J Street 4th FloorTacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 274-7504
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| Speaks English | |||
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| Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard C Swedarsky
Medical Specialties
Richard C Swedarsky has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Richard C Swedarsky has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Richard C Swedarsky holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.
Medical School
Graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY.
NPI Number
Richard C Swedarsky's NPI number is 1780947846.
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- Richard C Swedarsky's office is located at 1608 S J Street 4th Floor, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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- Which hospitals is Richard C Swedarsky affiliated with?
- Richard C Swedarsky is affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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