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Dr. Rita Swinford, MD

Dr. Rita Swinford, MD

Pediatric Nephrology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rita Swinford, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center

6410 Fannin St Ste 500 Houston, TX 77030
Telehealth available
(832) 325-6516

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Swinford specializes in the area of Pediatric Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rita Swinford, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial...read more

  • Pediatric Nephrology

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  • Mass Gen Hospital|new England Medical Center Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • State University Of New York At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Nephrology
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UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center

UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center6410 Fannin St Ste 500 Houston, TX 77030
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award
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