Shane M. Swink, DO, MS, FAAD, FAOCD
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Main Building, Specialty Care, King of Prussia
About Shane M. Swink, DO, MS, FAAD, FAOCD
Inspired to pursue dermatology by his experience as a child with severe eczema, Dr. Swink takes the physician-patient relationship seriously and hopes to make all patients feel their best in their own skin. His approach to patients is a holistic one. He prides himself on working with patients and families to help understand their conditions and create treatment plans that are both effective and practical, especially when caring for children. Dr. Swink's interests include general pediatric dermatology such as acne, eczema, and hemangiomas as well as procedural and LGBTQ+ dermatology.
Titles
Attending Physician
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Dermatology – American Board of Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology – American Board of Dermatology
Awards and Honors
2021, Best Original Research, Lehigh Valley Health Network Department of Medicine Education Research Day
2021, Preceptorship Award, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
2020, Mentorship Grant, Society for Pediatric Dermatology
2020, Resident Research Grant, Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology
2017, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter
2015, 2017, 2019, Award of Appreciation, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
2015 Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Medical Society, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter
2013, Senior Man of the Year, Gettysburg College
2012, Linnaean Award, Gettysburg College
Leadership and Memberships
2018-present, American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
2017-present, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Member, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
2015-present, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, Fellow
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS - Biology, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
Graduate Degree
MS - Organizational Leadership in the Biosciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Medical Degree
DO - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Transitional Year, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Residency
Dermatology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Fellowship
Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA