About
Dr. Patty Swiney is a board-certified family physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She grew up in Mason, Ohio and earned a double major in Chemistry and Biology from Georgetown College. She then attended Wright State University School of Medicine for her MD. Her Family Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky concluded with a year as Chief Resident.
Dr. Swiney spent years in emergency medicine at Bourbon Community Hospital and worked at the Bourbon County Health Department before founding DirectCare Family Health. Conversations with colleagues practicing Direct Primary Care reaffirmed her long-held belief in primary care as a foundation of good health. She serves as Medical Director for Paris Bourbon County EMS and holds active membership in the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians. She also conducts Veterans Disability exams through VES-Veterans Evaluation Services on her days off. Her clinical passions include chronic disease management, addiction medicine using Suboxone, allergy care, and hereditary cancer risk assessment. Outside medicine, she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and music. She and her husband Cohen live in Bourbon County, where their son Cooper farms and their daughter Maddy pursues graduate studies at the University of South Carolina.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Georgetown College, B.S. Chemistry and Biology (double major)
Medical School
Wright State University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Kentucky (Chief Resident, final year)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Swiney right for?
Dr. Swiney sees patients of all ages, from children to older adults on Medicare. She works well with patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes who want consistent, direct access to their physician. Patients seeking help with opioid addiction through Suboxone treatment will find a structured, compassionate program here. Adults curious about hereditary cancer risk or allergy immunotherapy also fit well in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Swiney focuses on family medicine for all ages, with particular depth in chronic disease management. She treats hypertension, diabetes, and other ongoing conditions. She also offers medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and allergy immunotherapy for patients with chronic allergies.
Yes. Dr. Swiney holds board certification and carries the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year.
Dr. Swiney earned her undergraduate degree at Georgetown College, double majoring in Chemistry and Biology. She received her MD from Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky, finishing as Chief Resident.
Yes. Dr. Swiney provides Medication Assisted Treatment using Suboxone for patients with opioid use disorder. The program follows American Society of Addiction Medicine guidelines and accepts a limited number of pre-qualified patients committed to recovery. The practice does not bill private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid for this program.
Yes. Dr. Swiney offers sublingual allergy immunotherapy through her partnership with AllergyChoices. Patients take allergy drops daily rather than receiving injections. Treatment typically runs three to five years and helps the body build long-term tolerance to allergens.
Yes. Dr. Swiney partners with Color to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing. The test screens 35 genes linked to hereditary cancers. Patients who want to understand their risk and build a personalized prevention plan can schedule an appointment to discuss options.
Yes. Dr. Swiney conducts Veterans Disability exams through VES-Veterans Evaluation Services on her days off. Veterans scheduled for these exams should note that the office may appear closed to regular patients on those days, but Dr. Swiney will see them at the specified time.
Dr. Swiney serves as Medical Director for Paris Bourbon County EMS. She also holds active membership in the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians and serves as President Elect for the Paris Rotary Club.
Dr. Swiney makes herself available to members by phone or text 24 hours a day, seven days a week. She also offers evening hours for appointments. Members can reach her directly without going through an after-hours service.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026