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Dr. Sew-Leong Kwa, MD

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53 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sew-Leong Kwa, MD

Dr. Sew-Leong Kwa, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Framingham, MA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS / FACULTY OF MEDICIAL SCIENCE and is affiliated with Framingham Union Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kwa an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Kwa works at Practice in Framingham, MA with other offices in Lowell, MA and Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kwa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Metrowest Medical Center
    115 Lincoln St, Framingham, MA 01702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 383-1525
  2. 2
    Snbcare
    61 Lincoln St Ste 203, Framingham, MA 01702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 879-7734
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    Lowell General Hospital
    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 937-6000
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    Division of Pediatric Nephrology - Floating Hospital for Children
    800 Washington St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 636-5000

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  • Framingham Union Hospital

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    About Dr. Sew-Leong Kwa, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    • English, Chinese
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    • 1932119005
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS / FACULTY OF MEDICIAL SCIENCE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Kwa has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kwa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Kwa. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kwa.

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