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Dr. Gary Swanson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry •  Male • Age 59

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Dr. Swanson

Allegheny General Hospital PSY

4 Allegheny Ctr Fl 8 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Dr. Gary Swanson, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1986 and specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry.

At a Glance

  • Explains conditions well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Friendly staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Swanson accepts the following insurance:

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No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Swanson's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Psychiatric Diseases
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Swanson treats Psychiatric Diseases more than 18% of his peers

Dr. Swanson treats this condition more than 18% of his peers

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Major Depressive Disorder
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Swanson treats Major Depressive Disorder more than 4% of his peers

Dr. Swanson treats this condition more than 4% of his peers

Anxiety
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Swanson treats Anxiety more than 3% of his peers

Dr. Swanson treats this condition more than 3% of his peers

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Dr. Swanson's conditions and procedures:

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety

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  • Explains condition(s) well
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Has treated my twelve year old son for several years. We have seen tremendous progress.
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Gary Swanson, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1986 and specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry.

Specialties

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Board Certifications

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
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Education

1993
Western Psy Institute and Clin University Pitts
Fellowship Hospital
1990
Sinai Grace Hospital
Residency Hospital
1987
Sinai Grace Hospital
Internship Hospital
1986
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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67% Patient experience rating, 2% lower than the national average