Dr. Rita Swinford, MD
Pediatric Nephrology•Female•Age 64
Dr. Rita Swinford, MD is a Pediatric Nephrology Specialist in Houston, TX and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook medical school in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Swinford to book an appointment.
University of Texas Physicians Pediatrics Clinic
6410 Fannin St Ste 500 Houston, TX 77030Healthgrades Provider Compare™
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At a Glance
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Swinford's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Swinford treats Mineral Metabolism Disorders more than 76% of her peers
Dr. Swinford treats this condition more than 76% of her peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Swinford treats Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease more than 67% of her peers
Dr. Swinford treats this condition more than 67% of her peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Swinford treats Proteinuria more than 59% of her peers
Dr. Swinford treats this condition more than 59% of her peers
Dr. Swinford's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Alkalosis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
- Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
- Congenital Renal Dysplasia
- Dehydration
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Stones
- Limb Swelling
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephritis and Nephropathy
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Proteinuria
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Small Kidney
- Vasculitis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Swinford accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Humana Health Plan of Texas
- Houston Area HMO-Standard
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pediatric Nephrology
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Nephrology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Rita Swinford, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Swinford has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Rita Swinford, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Rita Swinford, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Swinford frequently treats Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease, and Proteinuria. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Swinford treats.
Where is Dr. Rita Swinford, MD's office located?
Dr. Swinford's office is located at 6410 Fannin St Ste 500, Houston, TX 77030. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Locations
University of Texas Physicians Pediatrics Clinic
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
18 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)
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