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Kate Swanson
MD
Perinatologist and clinical geneticist
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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.
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Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, 2024
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Genetics and Genomics, 2023
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020
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Fellowships
UCSF, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, 2022
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Residencies
UCSF, Medical Genetics, 2022
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017
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Education
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2013
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Languages
English