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David L. Swanson, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
  2. Internist

Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Skin cancer
  2. Skin inflammation
  • Skin cancer
  • Inflammatory skin disorders
  • Cutaneous signs of systemic disease
  • Bullous skin diseases
  • General medical and surgical dermatology
  1. 1982
    Resident - Internal Medicine- University of Minnesota Hospitals St. Paul Ramsey Hospital, Veterans Administration HospitalUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  2. 1980
    Resident - Chief Resident Dermatology -Hennepin County Medical Center (July-September)University of Minnesota Medical School
  3. 1980
    Resident - Dermatology- University of Minnesota Hospitals St. Paul Ramsey Hospital Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis VA Medical CenterUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  4. 1978
    Internship - St. Paul Ramsey HospitalUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  5. 1977
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  6. 1973
    BASaint Johns University

Certifications

  1. 1982
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1981
    DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    CPD Educator of the Year Award for 2017Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2017
    Top Faculty Member for 2017Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  3. 2014
    Top Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  4. 2013
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  5. 2009
    Outstanding SpeakerMayo Clinic Graduate Education
  6. 2009
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  7. 2008
    Faculty Teacher of the Year, Department of DermatologyMayo Clinic
  8. 2007
    Outstanding Course Co-directorMayo Clinic Graduate Education
  9. 2002
    Faculty Teacher of the Year, Department of DermatologyUniversity of Minnesota
  10. 1976
    Alpha Omega Alpha, Junior YearUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  11. 1973
    Cum LaudeSaint John's University

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    Board MemberInternational Dermoscopy Society
  2. 2009 - present
    MemberLaser Safety Committee, Department of Dermatology
  3. 2007 - present
    Section HeadMedical Dermatology, Department of Dermatology
  4. 2006 - present
    MemberDermatology Task Force of Mayo Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  5. 2005
    Co-DirectorPhoenix Derm Open, Phoenix Dermatological Society
  6. 2004 - present
    MemberPhoenix Dermatological Society
  7. 2003 - present
    MemberMaricopa County Medical Society
  8. 2001 - 2002
    Board ChairmanHennepin Medical Society
  9. 2001 - 2002
    EditorMedical Staff News, North Memorial Medical Center
  10. 2000 - 2001
    PresidentHennepin Medical Society
  11. 1999 - 2000
    President-ElectHennepin Medical Society
  12. 1996 - 1998
    Secretary/TreasurerMinnesota Dermatological Society
  13. 1995
    Chief of StaffNorth Memorial Medical Center
  14. 1994 - 1996
    Peer Review ConsultantMinnesota Medical Association
  15. 1994
    PresidentMinnesota Dermatological Society
  16. 1994
    Chief of Staff-electNorth Memorial Medical Center
  17. 1993
    MemberTask Force on Cost Containment, American Academy of Dermatology
  18. 1993
    President-ElectMinnesota Dermatological Society
  19. 1992 - 1994
    ChairLegislative Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  20. 1992
    Vice PresidentMinnesota Dermatological Society
  21. 1991 - 1994
    ChairQuality Assurance, Medica Corporation
  22. 1990 - 1992
    MemberBoard of Directors, Minnesota Medical Services Corporation, Minnesota Medical Association
  23. 1990 - 1991
    ChiefSection of Internal Medicine, North Memorial Medical Center
  24. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  25. 1984 - 1989
    ChairCardiovascular Coordinating Committee, North Memorial Medical Center
  26. 1982 - 2003
    MemberHennepin Medical Society
  27. 1981 - 2003
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  28. 1981 - 2000
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  29. 1976
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Publications

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Research activities

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