Dr. Stephen S. Swain

About the Doctor

Dr. Stephen S. Swain is an experienced internist with over 21 years of practice in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tower Health (1982–1985). He has a patient rating of 4/5 based on 17 reviews and has received four patient awards for making time for patients, listening attentively, performing thorough exams, and demonstrating great bedside manner. His clinical expertise includes managing Alzheimer’s disease, chronic hypertension, and diabetes. He is accepting new patients and accepts Blue Cross and other major insurance plans.

• Over 21 years of experience in internal medicine and hospital medicine

• Graduated from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

• Residency in Internal Medicine at Tower Health (1982–1985)

• Subspecialties: General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

• Patient rating 4/5 (17 reviews); recognized for making time, attentive listening, thorough exams, and bedside manner

• Accepting new patients

• Expertise in Alzheimer’s disease, chronic hypertension, and diabetes

Education & Training

Medical School – Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Residency – Tower Health, Internal Medicine, 1982–1985
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Diabetes mellitus (Type 2)

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart failure

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Pneumonia and other respiratory infections

• Chronic kidney disease

• Depression and anxiety in older adults

• Thyroid disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical examinations

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

• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

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

• Vaccinations and immunizations

• Medication management and polypharmacy review

• Spirometry (lung function testing)

• Hospital inpatient care (as a hospitalist) – acute illness management, discharge planning

Services Offered

Dr. Swain provides comprehensive internal medicine care for adults, with a focus on primary care, prevention, and management of chronic conditions. As a hospitalist as well, he is experienced in caring for hospitalized patients with acute medical needs. His outpatient practice includes routine health maintenance, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, and long-term management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart disease. Dr. Swain is known for taking time with patients, listening attentively, and performing thorough examinations. He coordinates care with specialists and ensures smooth transitions between hospital and home.

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

• Chronic disease management – Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart failure, COPD, Alzheimer’s disease

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

• Hospitalist services – Inpatient care for hospitalized adults, acute medical management, discharge coordination

• Geriatric care – Management of dementia, falls prevention, medication optimization

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

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

• Care coordination – Referrals to cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, and other specialists

Accepted Insurances

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid, Medicare)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (POS, PPO)

• Capital Blue Cross (HMO, Medicare)

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

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

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 100 Schuylkill Medical Plz, Suite 202, Pottsville, PA, 17901
Phone: (570) 621-5987

Hospital Affiliations

None listed