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Dr. Rita Swinford, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 67
Dr. Rita Swinford, MD

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Dr. Rita Swinford, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 67
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rita Swinford, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Swinford graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990 and completed a residency at Mass Gen Hospital|New England Medical Center Hosps.Dr. Rita Swinford, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Houston, TX and has 35 years experience. Dr. Swinford currently practices at UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center and are affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Swinford's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Swinford is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Experience Check

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Preferred PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Houston Area HMO-Standard
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center
    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 UTHealth Houston Fetal Center
    6410 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
    Monday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Friday
    Closed Open 24 Hours

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Specialties*
Pediatric Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Stony Brook
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mass Gen Hospital|New England Medical Center Hosps
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rita Swinford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Swinford's profile.

Dr. Rita Swinford, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rita Swinford, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX