Brian P. Swehla, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Vascular And Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology
Languages: English
About me
Brian Swehla, MD, grew up in Havre de Grace, MD and after completing training in Pennsylvania, he returned to Maryland, specializing in minimally invasive image-guided procedures using CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. His interests include uterine fibroid embolization, minimally invasive cancer therapy, and IVC filter retrieval.
Dr. Swehla was named a Top Doctor in Baltimore magazine for Interventional Radiology for the last ten years (2016 - 2026).
Dr. Swehla and his family live in Baltimore County. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as reading and bicycling.
Clinical areas of focus
- Embolization For Bleeding
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Vena Cava Filter Insertion
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abscesses
- Ascites
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (ENLARGED PROSTATE)
- Blood Clots In Legs
- Blood Clots In Lungs
- Bone Cancer Pain
- Central Venous Obstruction
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Endoleak Repair
- Hepatic Hydrothorax
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
- Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Tumors
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Pleural Effusion
- Portal Hypertension
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Testicular Varicocele
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vascular Stent Placement
- Vena Cava Filter Placement
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Ablation Of Osteoid Osteoma
- Ablation Therapy
- Arthrocentesis
- Bland Embolization
- Bone Tumor Embolization
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Cholangiography
- Dialysis
- Embolization For Bleeding
- Endoscopic Kidney Stone Treatment
- Fluoroscopy Inferior Vena Cava
- Fluoroscopy Of Bile Ducts
- Ganglion Impar Block
- Gastroduodenal Artery Embolization
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Gonadal Vein Embolization
- Inferior Mesenteric Artery Embolization
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval
- Kyphoplasty
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Drainage With Catheter
- Liver Tumor Ablation
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Microwave Ablation
- Nephroureteral Catheter Placement
- Nerve Block
- Parotid Biopsy
- Pelvic Vein Embolization
- Percutaneous Adrenal Biopsy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
- Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Lymph Node Biopsy
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
- Percutaneous Pancreatic Biopsy
- Percutaneous Renal Biopsy
- Percutaneous Spleen Biopsy
- Percutaneous Tumor Chemoembolization
- Percutaneous Tumor Embolization
- Peripheral Venous Access
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Pleural Cavity Drainage
- Portal Vein Embolization
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Prostate Artery Embolization
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Radiofrequency Thermoablation
- Removal Of Central Venous Catheter
- Splenic Artery Embolization
- Stent Placement
- Stenting Of An Artery
- Stomach Drainage
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolization
- Thrombolysis
- Transarterial Embolization
- Uterine Artery Embolization
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
- Vascular Embolization
- Vascular Stenting
- Vena Cava Filter Insertion
- Vena Cava Filter Retrieval
- Venous Access Device Removal
Practice locations
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201 E University Pkwy
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD, 21218
9000 Franklin Square Dr
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Baltimore, MD, 21237
7501 Surratts Rd
Ste 104
Clinton, MD, 20735
2118 Greenspring Rd
Ste 100
Lutherville, MD, 21093
3001 S Hanover St
MedStar Harbor Hospital Center
Baltimore, MD, 21225
13950 Brandywine Rd
Ste G25
Brandywine, MD, 20613
5454 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 1100
Bethesda, MD, 20815
5601 Loch Raven Blvd
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD, 21239
7503 Surratts Rd
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, MD, 20735
12 Medstar Blvd
Ste 150
Bel Air, MD, 21015
25500 Point Lookout Rd
MedStar St Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD, 20650
18101 Prince Phillip Dr
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Olney, MD, 20832
miles away
12158 Central Ave
Ste 100
Bowie, MD, 20721
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Some physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), specialties, practices, or locations may not be covered by all insurance plans. If you want to see a participating physician or APP, contact your insurance plan to confirm they are covered and to have them assigned as your primary care physician or APP, if required by your plan. ** Effective January 1, 2027, MedStar Health hospitals, professional physicians and APPs, and home health will no longer participate in the HCSC/ Healthspring Medicare Advantage network.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring **
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Wellpoint DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology
Fellowship: University of Maryland Medicine GME (2013)
Residency: Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center GME (2012)
Internship: Abington Memorial Hospital (2008)
Medical School: Temple University (2007)
Awards
- Baltimore magazine, Top Doc, 2016-2026