Clinical Spotlight: Elizabeth Swartzwelder-Cozad, MD

Premier Pulse February 2023 Feb 28, 2023

Dr. Elizabeth Swartzwelder-Cozad, MD

What is your clinical specialty?

Family Medicine

Where did you go to school?

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

What brought you to Premier Health? 

The majority of my clinical experience in medical education was with Premier Health and I continued on after residency.

Why did you choose medicine as a career? 

My dad was in pastoral ministry, and it wasn’t uncommon for me when I was young to be waiting at the hospital or hospice house as he visited someone who was sick or dying. Eventually, I started volunteering for our local hospice, and I think it just left such a deep impression on me by seeing the good that people can do by being in medicine.

Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you? 

Dr. Mark Clasen and Dr. John Donnelly, both family medicine trained, influenced my field choice. They showed me an unparalleled devotion to their patients and students, and I can’t be thankful enough for their mentorship during my time in medical school.

Also, my high school track coach. He drilled so many life lessons into me that I still use them today.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you? 

I used to think money was grown on money trees.

Where is your hometown?

South Point, Ohio, was historically the southernmost point of Ohio along the borders of West Virginia and Kentucky, but due to erosion along the Ohio River, that is no longer the case.

What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?

I prefer to play sports instead.

What is the last book you read? 

“Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs” by John Doerr

What is your favorite song in your playlist? 

“Symphony” by Clean Bandit

What is your favorite food?

I don’t think I have one.

What is your favorite hobby?

Any outdoor activity.

What is your favorite animal, and why?

Any baby animal, especially calves and kids (the goat kind).