Carolyn W. Swenson, MD

Languages spoken: English
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  • Dr. Carolyn Swenson is a board certified urogynecologist and Chief of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and management of postpartum pelvic floor disorders. Her surgical expertise includes minimally-invasive treatments of prolapse and urinary incontinence with a focus on native-tissue vaginal surgery. Dr. Swenson has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and her research interests include understanding the multifactorial causes of prolapse, improving surgical outcomes, and optimizing pelvic floor recovery after childbirth. She graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, completed residency at the University of Utah, and completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments - Primary
    Academic Divisions Urogynecology

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    4.8/5

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    November 10, 2022

    No one gave much of an explanation of how to reinsert a pessary if it slips or how to comfortably remove it.

    September 17, 2022

    I am extremely satisfied with treatment and outcome

    June 26, 2022

    Dr. Swenson is friendly and personable. Her clinical notes in the portal were great to go overAfter the visit.

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  • Dr. Carolyn Swenson is a board certified urogynecologist and Chief of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and management of postpartum pelvic floor disorders. Her surgical expertise includes minimally-invasive treatments of prolapse and urinary incontinence with a focus on native-tissue vaginal surgery. Dr. Swenson has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and her research interests include understanding the multifactorial causes of prolapse, improving surgical outcomes, and optimizing pelvic floor recovery after childbirth. She graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, completed residency at the University of Utah, and completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments -Primary
    Academic Divisions Urogynecology

    Research interests

    Education history

    Fellowship Health Policy - Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation Fellow
    Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery - University of Michigan School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - Medical College of Georgia M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Eastern Mennonite University B.A.
    Biology - Rhodes College