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Dr. Russell H. Swerdlow, MD

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Neurologist · KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Kansas Medical Center
Alzheimer'sMitochondrial FunctionFTDAccepting Patients
4.8
★★★★★

About Dr. Russell H. Swerdlow, MD

Dr. Swerdlow directs the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and is a leading researcher on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease — a line of inquiry that has opened promising new avenues for therapy. As a clinician, he is known for his systematic and evidence-based approach to diagnosis and for his candor with families navigating difficult questions about prognosis and treatment options.

Areas of Specialty

✓ Alzheimer's Disease
✓ Frontotemporal Dementia
✓ Mitochondrial Neurology
✓ Cognitive Assessment
✓ Neurodegenerative Disease

Insurance Accepted

MedicareMedicaidBlue Cross Blue Shield of KansasAetnaCignaHumana

Patient Reviews

Margaret S.★★★★★

“Coming to KU was the best decision we made. Dr. Swerdlow was honest, thorough, and gave us a framework for thinking about what comes next.”

John P.★★★★★

“His scientific background is evident in every conversation. He knows this disease at a molecular level, and it shows in how he approaches each patient.”

Practice Details

📍3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
📞(913) 588-6094
⏱Wait time: ~3 weeks
🏥Experience: 24 years
🎓Temple University School of Medicine
🌐English

Overall Rating

4.8
★★★★★

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