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Dr. Donald Switzer, MD

Cardiology* Age 70
Dr. Donald Switzer, MD
3.3 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Switzer, MD is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Donald Switzer, MD

Cardiology* Age 70
Buffalo, NY
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44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Switzer, MD is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Switzer graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Donald Switzer, MD is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, NY and has 44 years experience. Dr. Switzer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital. At present, Dr. Switzer received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Switzer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Switzer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Atrial Flutter
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Electrophysiological Study
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
Granulomatosis
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Systemic Vasculitis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Choice POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • UPMC PPO
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Connection Employer Sponsored
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Northern CA HMO
    Basic HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • GHI CBP
  • Fidelis Care
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    705 Maple Rd Ste 300, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 710-8266
  2. 2 Kaleida Health
    1540 Maple Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
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  3. 3 Great Lakes Surgical Associates PC
    160 East Ave, Lockport, NY 14094
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  4. 4 Kaleida Health
    100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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  5. 5 Olean General Hospital
    515 Main St, Olean, NY 14760
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 373-2600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Switzer
3.3
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 14, 2024
Dr Donald Switzer actually saved my life when I was in the hospital.I coded & died. He put me in a medical coma & worked almost 8 hours or more.The end results were I had open heart surgery by another excellent heart surgeon in the same hospital.Dr Switee has monitored my pacemaker since 2008.. Dr Switzer is A1!I have lived a long and good life since 2008!
— Feb 14, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Switzer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Switzer's profile.

Dr. Donald Switzer, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Switzer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY