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Neeraja Swaminathan
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 23 reviews )

Neeraja Swaminathan, BC, MBBS

Languages spoken: Bengali, English, Hindi, Tamil

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

University of Utah Hospital

Infectious Diseases, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • Dr. Neeraja Swaminathan is an Infectious Disease physician with a focus on Transplant/Immunocompromised patients. Her diverse background encompasses medical training in India, residency in Philadelphia and fellowship in New York, leading her to Salt Lake City now. While her core commitment is patient-centered clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, she is keen to pursue clinical research, diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement initiatives targeting infectious complications in the transplant/Immunocompromised patients. Additionally, she is enthusiastic about contributing to medical education, particularly for trainees interested in Infectious Diseases.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 23 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    December 07, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I felt somewhat overwhelmed by how much she told me and what she was searching for with the questions she asked but in the end explained what they wold or would not tell me

    November 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor seemed very knowledgeable and caring

    October 29, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Swaminathan is very thorough and professional. I'm so impressed with the help she gave me. She's the Doctor I will enjoy visiting in the future if the need arises. [NAME REMOVED]

    October 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Neeraja Swaminathan is a very caring and intelligent person. Great bedside manner, a she always texts you right back if you have any questions. She is awesome!

    September 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She listens.

    September 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was amazing and did all my referrals.

    August 06, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very knowledgeable and curteous... very good at listening and took the time to help me. Thank you.

    July 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is a very professional and caring doctor that has given me the chance to get past a devastating illness with specialized medications

    May 08, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Neeraja is Medical Professional expert and takes care me with her best medical knowledge.

  • Dr. Neeraja Swaminathan is an Infectious Disease physician with a focus on Transplant/Immunocompromised patients. Her diverse background encompasses medical training in India, residency in Philadelphia and fellowship in New York, leading her to Salt Lake City now. While her core commitment is patient-centered clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, she is keen to pursue clinical research, diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement initiatives targeting infectious complications in the transplant/Immunocompromised patients. Additionally, she is enthusiastic about contributing to medical education, particularly for trainees interested in Infectious Diseases.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)

    Education history

    Fellowship Infectious Diseases - Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - Albert Einstein Medical Center Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine, Surgery - Christian Medical College, Vellore M.B.B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Swaminathan N, Anderson K, Nosanchuk JD, Akiyama MJ (2022). Candida glabrata Empyema Thoracis-A Post-COVID-19 Complication. J Fungi (Basel), 8(9). (Read full publication)
    2. Swaminathan N, Sedhom R, Shahzad A, Azmaiparashvili Z (2021). Post-partum occurrence of Wunderlich syndrome and microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA): a case report. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect, 11(2), 277-279. (Read full publication)
    3. Swaminathan N, Vinicius JM, Serrins J (2020). Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in a Patient with Disseminated Histoplasmosis. Case Rep Hematol, 2020, 5638262. (Read full publication)
    4. Swaminathan N, Aguilar F (2020). Cryptogenic Pyogenic Liver Abscess Due to Fusobacterium nucleatum in an Immunocompetent Patient. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med, 7(10), 001741. (Read full publication)
    5. Swaminathan N, Varadi G (2020). Secondary Plasma Cell Leukemia: A Case Report. Cureus, 12(6), e8693. (Read full publication)
    6. Rives-Sanchez M, Quintos A, Prillaman B, Willes L, Swaminathan N, Niroula A, Alqsous N, Sharma S (2020). Sleep Disordered Breathing in Hospitalized African-Americans. J Natl Med Assoc, 112(3), 262-267. (Read full publication)
    7. Swaminathan N, Gupta S, Dourado C (2020). Case Report: IgG multiple myeloma and chronic myeloid leukemia in a single patient. F1000Res, 9, 488. (Read full publication)
    8. Swaminathan N, Chaudhary S (2020). Oesophageal Variceal-Pulmonary Venous Fistula A Rare Cause of a Right-to-Left Shunt. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med, 7(4), 001482. (Read full publication)
    9. Swaminathan N, Agrawal A, Ram P (2019). Pneumomediastinum in a Heavy Weightlifter. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med, 6(5), 001085. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Swaminathan N, Perloff SR, Zuckerman JM (2021). Prevention of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission in Health Care Settings. [Review]. Infect Dis Clin North Am, 35(4), 1013-1025. (Read full publication)
    2. Swaminathan N, Moussa P, Mody N, Lo KB, Patarroyo-Aponte G (2020). COVID-19 in HIV-infected patients: A case series and literature review. [Review]. J Med Virol, 93(5), 2557-2563. (Read full publication)