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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 70
Dr. Richard Swanson, MD
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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Cambridge, MA.
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Dr. Richard Swanson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 70
Cambridge, MA
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44 years of experience
Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Cambridge, MA.

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Dr. Swanson graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Richard Swanson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Cambridge, MA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Swanson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Brigham and Women's 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. Dr. Swanson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Swanson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Cambridge Health Alliance
    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 665-2555
  2. 2 Trinity Hospice of Greater Boston
    111 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
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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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Medical Oncology
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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 Faulkner Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Cha Cambridge Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Cha Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA