Kristine Swartz, MD

Associate Professor
Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Kristine Swartz, MD

Contact

1015 Walnut Street
Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Kristine Swartz, MD

Associate Professor
Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Clinical Interests

Dr. Swartz’s academic interests include inpatient geriatric medicine, palliative care and geriatric oncology. She manages the inpatient geriatric consultation service, serves as attending one day a week on the inpatient palliative care service and is the co-director for the Senior Adult Oncology Center. She currently assists with the Jefferson Health Falls committee, a newly formed delirium working group, and has an interest in improving systems of care.

Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College - 2006

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Fellowship

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Board Certification

Family Practice
Geriatric Medicine - CAQ
Hospice and Palliative Medicine - CAQ

Hospital Appointment

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Jefferson Methodist Hospital

Biography

Dr. Swartz is thrilled and proud to be the Program Director for Jefferson’s Geriatric Fellowship.  She matriculated at Jefferson Medical College and completed family medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She then went on to complete a Geriatric medicine fellowship here as well. She is boarded in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine.

Personal Interests

Dr. Swartz enjoys good food, travelling with her family, and spending time with friends. She recently relocated from Center City to embrace suburban life in New Jersey.

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