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Dr. James Swakow, MD

Family Medicine* Age 39
Dr. James Swakow, MD

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Dr. James Swakow, MD

Family Medicine* Age 39
Chicago, IL
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Offers telehealth

Dr. James Swakow, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Swakow graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Dr. James Swakow, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL. Dr. Swakow currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Swakow's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Swakow is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Constipation
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Cachexia
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Cellulitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
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Enteritis
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Histoplasmosis
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nightmare Disorder
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spermatocele
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 CVS Pharmacy
    641 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 996-2000
  2. 2 Miles Square Health Center
    1220 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 413-1713

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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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  • Family Practice
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. James Swakow, MD is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics.

Yes, Dr. James Swakow, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL