Kristine Swartz, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Contact
1015 Walnut Street
Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-8363
215-955-0640 fax
Kristine Swartz, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Clinical Interests
Dr. Swartz’s academic interests include inpatient geriatric medicine, palliative care and geriatric oncology. She manages the inpatient geriatric consultation service, serves as attending one day a week on the inpatient palliative care service and is the co-director for the Senior Adult Oncology Center. She currently assists with the Jefferson Health Falls committee, a newly formed delirium working group, and has an interest in improving systems of care.
Education
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College - 2006
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Board Certification
Family Practice
Geriatric Medicine - CAQ
Hospice and Palliative Medicine - CAQ
Hospital Appointment
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Biography
Dr. Swartz is thrilled and proud to be the Program Director for Jefferson’s Geriatric Fellowship. She matriculated at Jefferson Medical College and completed family medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She then went on to complete a Geriatric medicine fellowship here as well. She is boarded in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Swartz enjoys good food, travelling with her family, and spending time with friends. She recently relocated from Center City to embrace suburban life in New Jersey.