Andrea Swartz is an adult gerontology nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonary conditions and research. She moved here from Arizona where she worked on a hospital medical surgery floor as well as cared for a quadriplegic in his home. Her first South Carolina position was in the MUSC Cardiology Department at Ashley River Tower where she remained for six years. She graduated from Maryville University with honors, receiving her Master of Science in Nursing. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, International Society of Nursing. Andrea's goal is to treat patients with the same care and kindness she would like her family to receive.