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Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - 1L40 Duke Medicine Circle, Clinic 1L, Durham, NC 27710 map
As a critical care specialist in Durham, Dr. Christa Swisher cares for patients that are in critical condition, typically in a hospital setting.
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - 1L
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Christa B. Swisher is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Clinic 1L, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Christa Swisher graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2007 before completing a residency in Neurology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC in 2011. She then completed a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Duke University Medical Center in 2012.
Dr. Swisher has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Epileptology and Neurology.
Specialties
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Swisher provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Swisher may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Epileptology
As a Durham, NC, epileptologist, Dr. Swisher is a specialized physician who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with epilepsy, a condition characterized by recurring seizures. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the electrical communication between neurons in the brain. A person is said to be epileptic if they have two or more seizures that are separated by at least 24 hours.
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Neurology
Abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord and other parts of the nervous system may cause neurological disorders. Dr. Christa Swisher treats these disorders by performing or issuing tests, scans and arriving at a diagnosis. The diagnosis is crucial for creating a treatment plan for a patient, which might include medication management, various therapies, and lifestyle changes.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Residency in Neurology • 2011
Fellowship
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, North Carolina
Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology • 2012
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
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