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Dr. Swapna Joseph, MD

Dr. Swapna Joseph, MD

Nephrology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Swapna Joseph, MD is a nephrologist in Fort Wayne, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kottayam Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University in 1990. She is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

7836 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 101 Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Joseph specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Joseph's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Joseph

4.9
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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She may have saved my life
Dr Joseph spoke to me as if I was family even though she had just met me. She helped me sort though some difficult options given to me by my surgeon. The choice we made quite possibly saved my life and at the very least save me from some additional dramatic procedures. I am forever indebted to her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2024
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Dr Joseph has been my doctor for 12 years. She has improved my condition and my sense of well being. You can ask her anything you don't understand and she will explain it until you can. She does spend a lot of time with patients that need it. I would recommend Dr. Joseph to anyone that wants a good nephrologist wiith a good heart.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sandra J Schall – Jan 25, 2022
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she has been my very favorite doctor I am very thankful that she kept me from ever going to dialysis she truly had my health in the foreground I felt very sad when she closed her practice
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
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christa adams – May 15, 2020
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I just found out this week that she is closing her nephrology practice. It was quite a shock. I can't explain in enough words how great & awesome Dr. Joseph really is! That's on a professional and personal level! With every visit, from all the hospital stays in 2014, to the most current office visit on 4/9/20 ( phone visit/due to Covid-19), she's always been there for me. She would always be willing to just listen to me, no matter how small or unimportant it might have seemed that day. But with all her skills, wisdom & knowledge I've always been happy to see her at every visit, and even more "thankful" for her, when I left! I'm sure she saved my life! She's one of the few doctors I've been "blessed" to have known! ~ I'll truly miss her! ~
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
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Carol Lyons – Apr 25, 2020
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Doc Joseph is and always will be my favorite doctor. I have been seeing Doc Joseph for many years. she is caring, VERY thorough and very innovative. I have Minimal Change Disease and she has been trying for many years to help me find the BEST treatment plans for me. Has gotten insurance to approve VERY expensive treatments in order to combat this thing I have. Doc Joseph has made herself VERY accessible to me to answer questions regarding the progress of my treatments with her. I could text her pictures of my swollen legs and she would call me directly at home to discuss our next game plan. In many respects, Doc Joseph has SAVED MY LIFE!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Judy New – Apr 24, 2020
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I cannot praise Dr Joseph enough. She never rushes one in and out, but listens to patient problems and concerns. She has helped me get back to near normal kidney functions. I only wish all my doctors were as knowledgeable and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Theda Hoskins in Ft Wayne – Aug 25, 2018
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Dr Joseph always takes her time to explain my different diagnosis and course of treatment. Never making me feel rushed out of the office. She's very knowledgeable and follows through on what she says.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Fort Wayne – May 03, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Patient welfare is at the  center of our  CKD program 

biography

Great to be back in Nephrology. Opened AMERICAN KiDNEY ClINiCS on 2/24/25.

I am passionate about providing high quality supportive care to patients with kidney disease . 

Specific Areas of Interest in Nephrology:...
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  • Nephrology

  • Nephrology & Hypertension

  • Nephrology & Renal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Kottayam Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Unavail7836 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 101 Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Lutheran Hospital of Indiana Lab7950 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Office7700 Washington Village Dr Ste 220 Dayton, OH 45459
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Teamhealth East-Woodbury307 S Evergreen Ave Woodbury, NJ 08096
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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