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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Richard Swanson, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cambridge, MA.
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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Cambridge, MA
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44 years of experience
Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cambridge, MA.

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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cambridge, MA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital and CHA Cambridge Hospital. At present, Dr. Swanson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Swanson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Renal Transplant
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy

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Locations

  1. 1 Cambridge Health Alliance
    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  2. 2 Trinity Hospice of Greater Boston
    111 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445

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4.6
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Patient Reviews
Dec 08, 2019
This Dr. Saved my life. He is very kind and very knowledgeable, he is not the type of surgeon that just wants to cut. He. Treats you with respect and doesn't do surgery unless it's absolutely necessary. He really is a miracle worker.
Debbie Lewis in Taunton, MA — Dec 08, 2019
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a general surgery specialist in Cambridge, MA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1980. He specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1980
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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital and CHA Cambridge Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • CHA Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St Fl 1, Cambridge, MA