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Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: stroke, trauma, chest pain

600 Hospital Drive
Monroe, NC 28112

(980) 993-3100

Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Charlotte, NC specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

Address:

600 Hospital Drive
Monroe, NC 28112

Some issues Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

emergency care	105

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	17
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

emergency care	119

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

emergency care	151

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	28
Less than 65	132

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

emergency care	126

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

emergency care	112

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	22
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

emergency care	111

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

emergency care	110

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	15
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

emergency care	67

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

emergency care	145

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Charlotte, NC were emergency care.

emergency care	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	8
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas Richard Swanson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$405 LIFEPAK 15 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR $248	Lucas $157
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$13 MYCAMINE $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$418

Biography

Dr. Douglas Swanson sees patients in Charlotte, NC. His medical specialty is emergency medicine. Dr. Swanson obtained a license to practice in North Carolina.

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