Erik Svensson, MD
- Position: Medical Director Post-Acute & Long Term Care
- Primary Specialty: Family Practice
- Additional Specialty: Hospital Medicine
- Languages Spoken: English
About Erik
Dr. Erik Svensson serves as Medical Director of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care at Christian Health, where he provides clinical leadership and oversees care for patients and residents with complex medical needs. Dr. Svensson is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and maintains active clinical interests in primary care medicine, geriatric care medicine, and hospital medicine.
Dr. Svensson’s decision to pursue medicine was inspired by his father and grandfather, both physicians whose dedication to their patients and communities left a lasting impression on him. Their example shaped his commitment to providing thoughtful, attentive care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves.
Outside of work, Dr. Svensson enjoys spending time with his wife, Caley, and their three children. Together, they maintain a hobby farm, which keeps the family active and busy. He is also an avid fly-fisherman.
- Ann Underwood Award recipient for Idealism in Family Medicine 2017
- Resident Teacher of the Year 2017
- College
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Bachelor of Arts in Biology
State University Of New York At Binghamton
2005
- Medical School
- St. Matthews University School Of Medicine 2009
- Residency
- Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Family Practice 2017
- Allegheny General Hospital, General Surgery 2013
- Board Certification
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
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Accuracy of Clinical Exam, Digital Mammogram, Ultrasound, and MRI in Determining Post-Neoadjuvant Pathologic Tumor Response in Operable Breast Cancer Patients
2011
Authors: Croshaw R, Shapiro-Wright H, Svensson E, Erb K, Julian T. Published October 2011, Vol. 18, Issue 11, pp. 3160–3163. Cited in PubMed (PMID: 21947594).
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Use of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor for Delayed Perineal Wound Healing in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
2011
Kurtz MP, Svensson E, Heimann TM. Published April 2011, Vol. 57, Issue 4, pp. 24–31. Cited in PubMed (PMID: 21512190).
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Left Ventricular Aneurysm with Herniation through the Chest Wall
2012
Authors: Svensson E, Culig MH, Keenan R, Song T, Biederman R. Published September 2012, Vol. 94, Issue 3, pp. e63–e64. Cited in PubMed (PMID: 22916781).
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Unusual Case of an "Upset" Stomach
2011
Authors: Svensson E, Heimann TM. Published July 2011, Vol. 141, Issue 1, pp. e8–e9. Cited in PubMed (PMID: 21640109).
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Use of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor for Delayed Perineal Wound Healing in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
2011
Authors: Kurtz MP, Svensson E, Heimann TM
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Rapid Outpatient Transition of VTE: Utilizing a Multidiscipline Approach Incorporating Rivoraxaban.
Paul Ament PharmD, Erik Svensson MD, Walt McGuire RPh, Andrew King MD, Michael Semelka DO. Poster presented at FMEC Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
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FMEC Seminar; A Look at Family Medicine Through the Lens of History.
Presentation presented at: FMEC Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Svensson, E., Culig M./ Presenter: Svensson, E. Left Ventricular Apical Septal Aneurysm with Herniation of the Apex of the Heart Through a Chest Wall Defect.
Presentation presented at: The American College of Surgeons, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter- Most Interesting Case Competition; Pittsburgh, PA.
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Svensson, E: Pulmonary Embolism Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Closer Look at the Efficacy of Pharmacologic Prophylaxis.
Presentation presented at: Pennsylvania Committee on Trauma; Harrisburg, PA.