Joel Swofford, MD

Family Medicine

May accept new patients

English

Novant Health clinician

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Novant Health Wilkes Medical Associates

1919 West Park Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

(336) 651-2980

67 miles away

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About

Family medicine chose me as much as I chose it. I made a promise to my grandfather that I would become a physician, and family medicine is the only path that lets me deliver the "cradle to grave" care that patients and families truly need.

My approach to practice is simple: know your limits. I try to emulate the TV character Gibbs from the NCIS and his practical rules for life: show up prepared, stay grounded and recognize when a situation calls for humility rather than ego. When you think you...

What I treat

Specialties: Family Medicine

Board certifications

Family Medicine

Years of experience

20+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1987)
Residency: Family Medicine Associates (1990)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

253 Ratings

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

1-5 of 35 Reviews

07/28/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Swofford has been a wonderful, caring doctor who has proivded long-term care for me. I've been healthy through the years but now that I'm older, I have developed more trouble and he's been there for me. He knows how to treat me and his knowledge and experience is invaluable. He's a rare jewel.