--- title: "Dr. Thein Swe | Rheumatologist in Modesto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Thein Swe, M.D. practices Rheumatology in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thein-swe-1046247885" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Thein Swe, M.D. ![Thein Swe, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/lKMnL-8AUbvLu77C0vL5yCBPspi7kgFBX7tYHONv8dI/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.8/5 [(1000 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Thein Swe, M.D. ## Rheumatology - Accepting new patients [600 Coffee RoadModesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-550-4730](tel:+12095504730) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thein-swe-1046247885#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thein-swe-1046247885#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thein-swe-1046247885#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thein-swe-1046247885#provider-services) ## About Dr. Swe Languages English and Burmese (Fluent) Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I treat my patients like family with love, caring and empathy. Every patient is important to me and I take time to listen to them. I strongly believe that effective treatment for illness requires a great doctor-patient relationship. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include volunteering and community health education. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Medicine 2, Myanmar **Internship:** Interfaith Medical Center **Residency:** Interfaith Medical Center **Fellowship:** SUNY Upstate Medical University, Rheumatology ## Board certifications - Rheumatology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Memorial Medical Center Modesto ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Main Clinic Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/main-clinic-600-coffee-road-1043246806) 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4730](tel:+12095504730) 209-550-4827 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Arthritis Associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Arthrocentesis - Biologics - Bursa Injection - Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) - Hyaluronic acid injection - Inflammatory Arthritis - Joint injections ### Conditions - Ankylosing spondylitis - Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome - Arthralgia - [Arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - Autoimmune disease - Autoimmune Skin Disease - Blood vessel inflammation - Bursitis - Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease - Connective Tissue Disease - Dermatomyositis - Discoid lupus - Enteropathic arthritis - Giant Cell Arteritis - Gout - Heartburn - Heel bursitis - Inflammatory arthritis in the hip - Inflammatory Myopathy - Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease - [Joint problem](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/joint-replacement) - Leriche's Syndrome - Lung spot - Lupus erythematosus - Morphea - Osteoarthritis - Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Polymyositis - Psoriatic arthritis - Raynaud's Disease - Reactive Arthritis - Retinal Vasculitis - [Rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) - Sarcoidosis - Scleroderma - Sjogren's syndrome - Spondyloarthropathies - Still's Disease - Undifferentiated Arthritis ### Reasons for visit - Arthritis Pain Management ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Arthritis and rheumatology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/arthritis-rheumatology) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Hajra Tily](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/FfY-jzU0cTTdaN5PRiDamcV5C6D4QFpd0yEa5o-vBSA/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Hajra Tily, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-hajra-tily-1046236431) (1211) Main Clinic (Modesto) 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4730](tel:+12095504730) #### Rheumatology - Accepting new patients - ![Roseann B. Locano](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/8rvTlS2InbqetURG-aE8Un0ucxl1-B8bDmW_bY6YQjY/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Roseann B. Locano, N.P., FNP-C](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/roseann-b-locano-1046250532) Main Clinic Coffee Road 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4730](tel:+12095504730) #### Rheumatology - New patients, please call for availability ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. 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