Dr. Suman A. Swarnkar

About the Doctor

Dr. Suman A. Swarnkar is an experienced internist with over 21 years of practice in Syracuse, New York. She earned her medical degree from Grant Medical College and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) from 1994 to 1997. She has a subspecialty in Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Swarnkar is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital. She is a Patients’ Top Choice provider with a 5/5 patient rating based on 10 reviews and has received six patient awards, including “Makes Time For Patients,” “Listens Attentively,” “Clearly Explains,” and “Great Bedside Manner.” Her clinical expertise includes treating Alzheimer’s disease and heart failure, among other adult medical conditions. She accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and NY State Medicaid.

• Over 21 years of experience in internal medicine and palliative care

• Graduated from Grant Medical College

• Residency in Internal Medicine at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH), 1994–1997

• Subspecialty in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

• Affiliated with Upstate University Hospital

• Patients’ Top Choice award with 5/5 patient rating (10 reviews); recognized for making time, listening, clear explanations, and bedside manner

• Expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and heart failure

Education & Training

Medical School – Grant Medical College
Residency – Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH), Internal Medicine, 1994–1997
Fellowship/Additional Training – Hospice & Palliative Medicine (subspecialty)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

• Heart failure

• Hypertension

• Coronary artery disease

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Diabetes mellitus (Type 2)

• Pneumonia and other respiratory infections

• Chronic kidney disease

• Depression and anxiety in the elderly

• Pain and symptom management in serious illness

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical examinations

• Chronic disease management (heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, COPD)

• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• In-office laboratory testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, metabolic panels, urinalysis)

• Vaccinations and immunizations

• Medication management and polypharmacy review

• Palliative care consultations

• Advance care planning discussions

• Spirometry (lung function testing)

Services Offered

Dr. Swarnkar provides comprehensive internal medicine care for adults, with a special focus on geriatric patients and those with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Her practice includes routine primary care, prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. She is particularly skilled in caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and heart failure, offering both disease-modifying treatments and symptom management. As a hospice and palliative medicine specialist, she helps patients with advanced illness maintain quality of life, manage pain and other symptoms, and navigate end-of-life decisions. Dr. Swarnkar is known for taking time with patients, listening attentively, and explaining conditions and treatment options clearly.

• Primary care for adults – Annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, immunizations

• Chronic disease management – Heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, coronary artery disease

• Geriatric care – Management of Alzheimer’s/dementia, falls prevention, medication optimization

• Palliative medicine – Symptom management (pain, shortness of breath, nausea), psychosocial support, advance care planning

• Hospice care coordination – End-of-life care, family support, comfort measures

• Acute illness treatment – Pneumonia, urinary tract infections, exacerbations of chronic diseases

• Diagnostic services – EKG, spirometry, in-house lab testing

• Patient and family education – Disease explanation, treatment goals, medication adherence, lifestyle counseling

• Care coordination – Referrals to cardiology, neurology, home health, hospice agencies

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• NY State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 550 Harrison St, Ste 200, Syracuse, NY, 13202
Phone: (315) 464-6527

Hospital Affiliations

• Upstate University Hospital – Syracuse, New York