Kristopher Swiger, MD

Cardiovascular Disease

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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Main

1415 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 662-9500

181 miles away

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About

Both my maternal grandparents died in their 50s of heart disease. I remember, from a young age, reflecting on how unfair that was and wanting to do something to change it. In college, I discovered an interest in epidemiology and hemodynamics. Cardiology is the field that best marries these two interests.

As a researcher, my areas of focus are disease prevention, cardiac imaging and cardio-oncology, a relatively new field in which cardiologists help cancer patients and providers navigate cardia...

What I treat

Specialties: Cardiovascular Disease
Areas of focus: Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Disease, Lipid Disorders, Cardio-Oncology

Board certifications

Cardiovascular Disease

Years of experience

15+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine (2011)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine-Intern (2014)
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2018)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

382 Ratings

Provider concern for questions or worries5

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

1-5 of 73 Reviews

02/28/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Swiger is both knowledgeable and kind. He reviews records in advance so he is prepared and he listens attentively during visits. He is personable and human while being extremely competent. I am in excellent hands, I have no doubt. I feel fortunate.

02/27/2026 | Verified Patient

I would and do absolutely recommend Dr. Swiger to anyone.

02/27/2026 | Verified Patient

Great interpersonal skills, good explanations gave me complete confidence in my Dr. 's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

02/26/2026 | Verified Patient

Can not speak too highly of Doctor Swiger. He was, like pretty every doctor I've dealt with at Novant, fantastic.

02/23/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Swiger was also amazing!! I felt valued and heard at this visit