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Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD
Pulmonary Disease* Age 52
Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD
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Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD is a Pulmonologist in Spokane, WA.
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Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 52
Spokane, WA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD is a Pulmonologist in Spokane, WA.

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Dr. Swiggum graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD is a Pulmonologist in Spokane, WA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Swiggum currently practices at MultiCare Rockwood Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital and MultiCare Valley Hospital. Dr. Swiggum has experience treating conditions like Emphysema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Swiggum received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Swiggum's office accepts new patients. Dr. Swiggum accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Emphysema
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Emphysema
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Emphysema
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Hypoxemia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mild Asthma
Moderate Asthma
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Severe Asthma
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Eosinophilic Asthma
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Exercise Induced Asthma
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Goodpasture's Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Long COVID Disorder
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    2002
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Dr. Joseph Swiggum, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital and MultiCare Valley Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

    800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA

  • MultiCare Valley Hospital

    12606 E Mission Ave, Spokane Valley, WA