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Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD
General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD
Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is a General Surgeon in Panama City, FL.
Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD

Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Panama City, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is a General Surgeon in Panama City, FL.
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About Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD

Dr. Swaniker graduated from University of Ghana Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is a General Surgeon in Panama City, FL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Swaniker currently practices at Ascension Sacred Heart Trauma and General Surgery Panama City and is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Mercy Hospital Joplin and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Dr. Swaniker has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Swaniker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Swaniker is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Colectomy
Appendicitis
Thoracentesis
Open Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Tracheal Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Ileus
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Pleural Effusion
Gastrotomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Swaniker's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Swaniker's profile.

Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Mercy Hospital Joplin and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Ghana Medical School
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1995
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Michigan
    1995
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Fresca Swaniker, MD Practices

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL

  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

    100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO

  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

    489 State St, Bangor, ME

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