Blythe Ward Swaim, PA-C

I chose to become a Physician Assistant because I wanted to positively impact the lives of others while working in an exciting, dynamic profession. I enjoy the challenge of helping patients overcome illness and injury as well as achieve their physical and mental goals. I prefer a minimalistic approach to medicine, ideally controlling disease states through healthy lifestyle choices and utilizing medications as a last resort. I strive to create a customized plan with each patient that will maximize their chances of success. I enjoy seeing a wide variety of medical problems and am happy to see patients for any reason they deem necessary. Outside of work, I enjoy outdoor sports and activities and occasionally playing the piano. As my children have gotten older, I have also enjoyed participating in their extracurricular activities.

A fascination for science and deep interest in the ever growing world of medicine motivated me to become a physician assistant. The vast medical field, innumerable cures, the positive and satisfying outcome after treating the patients and the stimulation of striving for better results is what I found most appealing in the field of medicine. My approach to patient care includes treating them with respect, providing excellent medical care and helping my patients achieve a good quality of life. Additionally, I believe in educating patients to provide a better understanding of their health conditions and treatment options. This helps the provider and patient work as a team to benefit the patient’s involvement in managing their healthcare. My areas of special interest include acute and chronic care, preventative medicine, women's health and diabetes management. Outside of work, I like to spend time with family and friends.