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Dr. Patrick Swift, MD

Dr. Patrick Swift, MD

Radiation Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Swift, MD is a radiation oncologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stanford Hospital and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

875 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swift

3.2
8 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Dr. Patrick Swift was my Mother's Radiation Oncologist. My Mom passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2020. She would have been 86 in April of 2021. She had early-stage lung cancer and had undergone targeted radiation treatment for 3 weeks at the Stanford Oncology Center near Good Samaritan. My Mom had COPD, Congestive Heart Failure, and Arrhythmia. Rather than recommend that she do nothing, Dr. Patrick Swift recommended radiation as an option. About 3 weeks into the one-month recovery after the radiation, my Mom died from heart failure. While the ultimate responsibility for doing the treatment was my Mom's, she was not a good candidate for this type of treatment. Given that the cancer was early stage, the appropriate course of action would have been to leave it alone and just monitor it. Also, no one from Dr. Swift's office called me after my Mom passed. I have not heard anything from them. I would not recommend Dr. Patrick Swift to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Amos Ben-Meir – Dec 08, 2020
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A great doctor with priceless knowledge in the cancer field. Also, a very compassionate and caring physician who is devoted to his cancer patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kimmie – Feb 10, 2018
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Dr. Patrick Swift, MD is a radiation oncologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Radiation Oncology

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  • University Of California San Francisco

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • St Marys Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Radiation Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Stanford University875 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304
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(650) 725-4777
Office2864 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 150 Marietta, GA 30062
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(510) 204-2462

Practice

Interventional Radiology In San Jose2589 Samaritan Dr San Jose, CA 95124
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
(408) 426-4900
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