Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Dr. Richard Swails attended Phillips University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1997. 

Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Dr. Swails pursed his podiatric medical education at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was there that he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree in 2001.

Dr. Swails continued his specialty training in Kansas City as a surgical resident in the Medical Center of Independence Podiatric Surgical Residency Program form 2001 to 2003.  His program focused on all aspects of Podiatric medicine and surgery including reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle and diabetic limb salvage.  Dr. Swails is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Swails joined the McKinney Foot Clinic in July of 2006, and together with Dr. Paul Leon provides an enhanced team approach of comprehensive foot care to the McKinney area.  Dr. Swails maintains hospital affiliations with the Medical Center of McKinney, the Surgery Center of McKinney and the Surgery Centre at Craig Ranch.