Medical Expertise of Dr. Mina Swofford, MD
About Dr. Mina Swofford, MD
• Indiana University Health Inc
• The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
In addition to caring for her patients at the Swofford Dermatology Center, she donates her time to the Department of Dermatology at the Indiana University School of Medicine as a volunteer faculty member teaching dermatology residents and assisting them in the care of patients at Eskenazi Hospital.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
In 1990, Dr. Swofford completed an Internal Medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and a Dermatology residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994. She served as chief resident at both hospitals. She was board certified at the completion of each of her residencies.
Swofford Dermatology Center
Dr. Mina Swofford opened her practice in 1997 and since then has been working to provide the best dermatology care for thousands of adults and children throughout Madison County and the surrounding areas. As a board certified dermatologist, with over 20 years of experience in dermatology, combined with a genuine concern for her patients, she strives to provide exceptional medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care for the community. Her loyal staff is committed to providing patients with prompt, courteous attention and will address the needs of the individual with utmost sensitivity and compassion. We are honored that you have chosen to entrust us with your skin care needs and we promise to care for you as we would our own family members.