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Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD
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Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Joplin, MO.
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Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 62
Joplin, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Joplin, MO.

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Dr. Swaniker graduated from University of Ghana Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Joplin, MO and has 35 years experience. Dr. Swaniker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Trenton, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Mercy Hospital Joplin. At present, Dr. Swaniker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Swaniker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Swaniker is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wound Repair

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  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery-Joplin
    100 Mercy Way Ste 440, Joplin, MO 64804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 781-4404
  2. 2 Yvonne Bullard MD PA
    801 E 6th St Ste 606, Panama City, FL 32401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 804-3800
  3. 3 Borgess Trauma Services
    1535 Gull Rd Ste 5, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 226-6917

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May 10, 2019
Did emergency surgery on my wife which I am convinced saved her life...a most compassionate dedicated professional...
— May 10, 2019
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ghana Medical School
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Michigan
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Swaniker's profile.

Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Trenton, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Mercy Hospital Joplin.

Yes, Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beaumont Hospital, Trenton

    5450 Fort St, Trenton, MI

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL

  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

    100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO