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Kate Swanson, MD

She | Her | HersObstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing Mission Bay
415-353-3400
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Kate Swanson, MD

She | Her | HersObstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal Diagnostic Testing Mission Bay
415-353-3400

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About me

Dr. Kate Swanson is a perinatologist who cares for people with complex pregnancies, particularly those related to maternal or fetal genetic conditions. She also provides preconception care to families at risk of pregnancy complications or with a history of pregnancy loss.

In her research, Swanson focuses on the use of prenatal genetic testing to support patients, including how to make it accurate, accessible and understandable.

Swanson earned her medical degree and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University. She completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Clinical Genetics and Genomics, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellowship

  • Maternal and Fetal Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Medical Genetics, UCSF Graduate Medical Education
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Degree

  • MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

My expertise

Locations

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