Cole J. Swiston
( out of 32 reviews )

Cole J. Swiston, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-585-3937

Redwood Health Center

Ophthalmology
Salt Lake City
801-213-9900

  • Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 32 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Excellent physician, takes the time to listen, explain, and help recommend options.

    February 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is awesome with my mom-she can't assist in her care and they are so good with her

    February 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    very knowledgeable, professional and comforting

    February 06, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I felt he was very good at explaining my situation and answering my concerns.

    January 09, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I really liked dr Swiston, he was very attentive and helped me very well

    January 09, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    All comments also pertain to his care.

    December 30, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    very helpful, and explain everything as he goes. would refer all to him.

    December 29, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very down to earth & thorough in his interaction with me & my spouse?

    December 29, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Swiston was cordial, efficient and took time to listen to my questions. Gave good advice to carry on with the treatment for my eyes.

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  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary

    Education history

    Residency Ophthalmology - John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Medicine - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Biology with honors; Minor: Chemistry - Northern Michigan University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Patil A, Conley M, Pompoco C, Paulson C, Taylor S, Swiston C, Herrick JS, Ritch R, Curtin K, Wirostko B (2022). Abdominal aortic aneurysm and exfoliation syndrome in Utah. Acta Ophthalmol, 101(4), 449-456. (Read full article)
    2. Etheridge T, Swiston C, Harrie RP, Bernstein PS (2022). Acute post-traumatic endophthalmitis secondary to Bacillus pumilus/safensis. Retin Cases Brief Rep. (Read full article)
    3. Patil A, Swiston C, Wallace RT, Paulson C, Conley ME, McCoy L, Chaya C, Wirostko B (2022). Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliation Glaucoma in the Navajo Nation. Vision (Basel), 6(4). (Read full article)
    4. Wilkinson SW, Etheridge T, Swiston CJ, Vegunta S, Wiggins RH, Warner JEA (2021). Bilateral Posterior Cerebral Artery Stroke from COVID-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a Child. J Neuroophthalmol, 42(3), e548-e550. (Read full article)
    5. Paulson C, Thomas SC, Gonzalez O, Taylor S, Swiston C, Herrick JS, McCoy L, Curtin K, Chaya CJ, Stagg BC, Wirostko BM (2022). Exfoliation Syndrome in Baja Verapaz Guatemala: A Cross-Sectional Study and Review of the Literature. J Clin Med, 11(7). (Read full article)
    6. Jebaraj AP, Swiston CJ, Vegunta S, Warner JEA (2021). Isolated Bilateral Internal Ophthalmoplegia as an Atypical Initial Presentation of anti-GQ1b Antibody Syndrome. J Neuroophthalmol, 42(1), e389-e390. (Read full article)
    7. Peralta EA, Swiston CJ, Wiggins RH, Warner JEA, Vegunta S (2022). Temporal Lobe Encephalocele in a Patient With Suspected IIH: A Case Report. J Neuroophthalmol, 43(4), e173-e174. (Read full article)
    8. Swiston C, Jebaraj A, Vegunta S, Warner J (2021). Bilateral Tonic Pupils Due to Antidisialoganglioside Antibody Immunotherapy for Neuroblastoma. J Neuroophthalmol. (Read full article)
    9. Swiston CJ, Nash DL (2018). Intermittent Esotropia in 4 Patients With Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome. J Child Neurol, 33(8), 525-527. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Patil A, Conley M, Paulson C, Pompoco C, Wallace R, Swiston C, Ritch R, Curtin K, Wirostko B (2022). Abdominal aortic aneurysm and exfoliation syndrome: A literature review comparing single site findings. [Review]. Acta Ophthalmol, 101(5), 478-484. (Read full article)
    2. Pompoco CJ, Curtin K, Taylor S, Paulson C, Shumway C, Conley M, Barker DJ, Swiston C, Stagg B, Ritch R, Wirostko BM (2021). Summary of Utah Project on Exfoliation Syndrome (UPEXS): using a large database to identify systemic comorbidities. [Review]. BMJ Open Ophthalmol, 6(1), e000803. (Read full article)

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