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Specialties
- Female Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Postpartum Urogynecology
Board Certification
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American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg)
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Patient Rating
Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Swenson for her professionalism, surgical skill, clear explanations, and compassionate bedside manner, frequently noting that she listens carefully and makes them feel comfortable. Many reviewers report excellent surgical outcomes and thorough pre- and post-operative communication, with several saying she went above and beyond to address questions and concerns. A small number of comments mention long waits for appointments or feeling their symptoms were dismissed, but the overall feedback is strongly favorable.
Generated via Patient Reviews
4.9
/5
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89 reviews
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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 are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Obstetrics & Gynecology
-Associate Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Urogynecology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg)
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Education history
| Biology - Rhodes College | ||
| Undergraduate | Biology - Eastern Mennonite University | B.A. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Medical College of Georgia | M.D. |
| Residency | Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery - University of Michigan School of Medicine | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Health Policy - Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Xie B, Nandikanti L, Swenson CW, Wu J, Liu T, Yang X, Li Y, Sun X, DeLancey JO, Chen L, Wang (2025). MRI-Based Structural Failure Comparison between Chinese and American White Women With Prolapse: A Case-Control Study. International urogynecology journal, 36(2), 363-371.
- Schmidt P, Swenson CW, DeLancey JO, Chen (2024). Postpartum Changes in Levator Plate Shape and Genital Hiatus Size After Vaginal Delivery. International urogynecology journal, 35(7), 1413-1420.
- Hendrickson WK, Allshouse AA, Nygaard IE, Swenson C (2024). Overactive Bladder in Late Pregnancy to 1 Year After First Vaginal Delivery. Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 30(4), 433-442.
- Rosett HA, Allshouse AA, Nygaard IE, Hill AJ, Swenson C (2023). Association Between Genital Hiatus Size 8 Weeks Postpartum and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 1 Year After the First Vaginal Delivery. Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.),
- Duarte Thibault M, Chen L, Huebner M, DeLancey JO, Swenson C (2023). A comparison of MRI-based pelvic floor support measures between young and old women with prolapse. International urogynecology journal,
- Luo J, Swenson CW, Betschart C, Feng F, Wang H, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey JO (2023). Comparison of in vivo visco-hyperelastic properties of uterine suspensory tissue in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 137, 105544.
- Cheng W, Chen L, Thibault MD, DeLancey JO, Swenson C (2022). Age, parity, and prolapse: interaction and influence on levator bowl volume. International urogynecology journal, 33(12), 3415-3422.
- Alperin M, Abramowitch S, Alarab M, Bortolini M, Brown B, Burnett LA, Connell KA, Damaser M, de Vita R, Gargett CE, Guess MK, Guler Z, Jorge RN, Kelley RS, Kibschull M, Miller K, Moalli PA, Mysorekar IU, Routzong MR, Shynlova O, Swenson CW, Therriault MA, Northington G (2022). Foundational science and mechanistic insights for a shared disease model: an expert consensus : Developed by the AUGS Basic Science Subcommittee and IUGA Special Interest Group. International urogynecology journal, 33(6), 1387-1392.
- Alperin M, Abramowitch S, Alarab M, Bortolini M, Brown B, Burnett LA, Connell KA, Damaser MS, de Vita R, Gargett CE, Guess MK, Guler Z, Jorge RN, Kelley RS, Kibschull M, Miller K, Moalli PA, Mysorekar IU, Routzong MR, Shynlova O, Swenson CW, Therriault MA, Northington GM, Developed by the AUGS Basic Science Subcommittee and IUGA Special Interest Grou (2022). Foundational Science and Mechanistic Insights for a Shared Disease Model: An Expert Consensus. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 28(6), 347-350.
- Chen L, Schmidt P, DeLancey JO, Swenson C (2022). Analysis of long-term structural failure after native tissue prolapse surgery: a 3D stress MRI-based study. International urogynecology journal, 33(10), 2761-2772.
- Schmidt PC, Kamdar NS, Erekson E, Swenson CW, Uppal S, Morgan D (2022). Development of a Preoperative Clinical Risk Assessment Tool for Postoperative Complications After Hysterectomy. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 29(3), 401-408.e1.
- Pennesi CM, English EM, Bell S, Lossie AC, Quint EH, Swenson CW (2021). Prevalence of urinary, prolapse, and bowel symptoms in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.(Epub ahead of print). Am J Obstet Gynecol.
- Cox CK, Bugosh MD, Fenner DE, Smith R, Swenson C (2021). Antibiotic use during repair of obstetrical anal sphincter injury: a quality improvement initiative. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics,
- Swenson CW, Kamdar NS, Seiler K, Morgan D (2021). Impact of a National Private Health Insurer's Prior Authorization Policy on Utilization of Vaginal Hysterectomy. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 27(1), 46-50.
- Cox CK, Pandit A, Zawistowski M, Dutta D, Narla G, Swenson C (2021). Genome-Wide Association Study of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Using the Michigan Genomics Initiative. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery,
- Sammarco AG, Sheyn D, Hong CX, Kobernik EK, Swenson CW, Delancey J (2021). Pelvic cross-sectional area at the level of the levator ani and prolapse. International urogynecology journal, 32(4), 1007-1013.
- Pipitone F, Swenson CW, DeLancey JOL, Chen (2021). Novel 3D MRI technique to measure perineal membrane structural changes with pregnancy and childbirth: Technique development and measurement feasibility. International urogynecology journal,
- Cheng W, Thibault MD, Chen L, DeLancey JOL, Swenson C (2021). Changes in cardinal ligament length and curvature with parity and prolapse and their relation to level III hiatus measures. International urogynecology journal,
- Schmidt P, Chen L, DeLancey JO, Swenson C (2021). Preoperative level II/III MRI measures predicting long-term prolapse recurrence after native tissue repair. International urogynecology journal,
- Chen L, Swenson CW, Xie B, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey J (2021). A new 3D stress MRI measurement strategy to quantify surgical correction of prolapse in three support systems. Neurourology and urodynamics, 40(8), 1989-1998.
- Schmidt P, Cox CK, DeLancey JO, Suresh S, Horner W, Chen L, Swenson C (2021). Does preoperative resting genital hiatus size predict surgical outcomes?. The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 47(11), 4023-4029.
- Kieserman-Shmokler C, Swenson CW, Chen L, Desmond LM, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey JO (2020). From molecular to macro: the key role of the apical ligaments in uterovaginal support. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 222(5), 427-436.
- Hickman LC, Propst K, Swenson CW, Lewicky-Gaupp C (2020). Subspecialty care for peripartum pelvic floor disorders. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 223(5), 709-714.
- Swenson C (2020). Foreword: Controversies in Gynecologic Surgery. Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 63(2), 251.
- Swenson CW, Schimpf MO, Menees SB, Haefner HK, Berger M (2020). Comparison of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Relation to Bowel and Bladder Symptoms in Women with Vulvar Diseases. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 90(3-4), 266-272.
- Swenson CW, Masteling M, DeLancey JO, Nandikanti L, Schmidt P, Chen (2020). Aging effects on pelvic floor support: a pilot study comparing young versus older nulliparous women. International urogynecology journal, 31(3), 535-543.
- Pipitone F, Duarte Thibault ME, Gaetke-Udager K, Fenner DE, Swenson C (2020). Musculoskeletal findings on MRI among postpartum women with persistent pelvic pain. International urogynecology journal,
- Jibrel F, Cox CK, Fairchild PS, Fenner DE, Suresh S, Swenson C (2020). Indications for surgical intervention in a postpartum pelvic floor specialty clinic. International urogynecology journal, 31(11), 2233-2236.
- Kieserman-Shmokler C, Sammarco AG, English EM, Swenson CW, DeLancey JO (2019). The Latzko: A high-value, versatile vesicovaginal fistula repair. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 221(2), 160.e1-160.e4.
- English EM, Bell S, Kamdar NS, Swenson CW, Wiese H, Morgan D (2019). Importance of Estimated Blood Loss in Resource Utilization and Complications of Hysterectomy for Benign Indications. Obstetrics and gynecology, 133(4), 650-657.
- Swenson CW, Low LK, Kowalk KM, Fenner D (2019). Randomized Trial of 3 Techniques of Perineal Skin Closure During Second-Degree Perineal Laceration Repair. Journal of midwifery & women's health, 64(5), 567-577.
- Edwards M, Kobernik EK, Suresh S, Swenson C (2019). Do women with prior obstetrical anal sphincter injury regret having a subsequent vaginal delivery?. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 19(1), 225.
- Sammarco AG, Morgan DM, Kamdar NS, Swenson C (2019). Documenting pessary offer prior to hysterectomy for management of pelvic organ prolapse. International urogynecology journal, 30(5), 753-759.
- Swenson CW, DePorre JA, Haefner JK, Berger MB, Fenner DE (2018). Postpartum depression screening and pelvic floor symptoms among women referred to a specialty postpartum perineal clinic. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 218(3), 335.e1-335.e6.
- Morgan DM, Kamdar NS, Swenson CW, Kobernik EK, Sammarco AG, Nallamothu B (2018). Nationwide trends in the utilization of and payments for hysterectomy in the United States among commercially insured women. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 218(4), 425.e1-425.e18.
- Swenson CW, Kamdar NS, Seiler K, Morgan DM, Lin P, As-Sanie S (2018). Definition development and prevalence of new persistent opioid use following hysterectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 219(5), 486.e1-486.e7.
- Sammarco AG, Swenson CW, Kamdar NS, Kobernik EK, DeLancey JOL, Nallamothu B, Morgan D (2018). Rate of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Among Privately Insured Women in the United States, 2010-2013. Obstetrics and gynecology, 131(3), 484-492.
- Morgan DM, Kamdar N, Regenbogen SE, Krapohl G, Swenson C, Pearlman M, Campbell DA Jr, Hendren (2018). Evaluation of the Methods Used by Medicare's Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program to Identify Outlier Hospitals for Surgical Site Infection. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 227(3), 346-356.
- Schmidt P, Berger MB, Day L, Swenson C (2018). Home opioid use following cesarean delivery: How many opioid tablets should obstetricians prescribe?. The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 44(4), 723-729.
- Baruch AD, Morgan DM, Dalton VK, Swenson (2018). Opioid Prescribing Patterns by Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents in the United States. Substance use & misuse, 53(1), 70-76.
- Swenson CW, Morgan DM, George J, DeLancey J (2018). Effect of Cystocele Repair on Cervix Location in Women With Uterus In Situ. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 24(1), 56-59.
- Swenson CW, Smith TM, Luo J, Kolenic GE, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey JO (2017). Intraoperative cervix location and apical support stiffness in women with and without pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 216(2), 155.e1-155.e8.
- Harris JA, Sammarco AG, Swenson CW, Uppal S, Kamdar N, Campbell D, Evilsizer S, DeLancey JO, Morgan DM (2017). Are perioperative bundles associated with reduced postoperative morbidity in women undergoing benign hysterectomy? Retrospective cohort analysis of 16,286 cases in Michigan. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 216(5), 502.e1-502.e11.
- Sammarco AG, Nandikanti L, Kobernik EK, Xie B, Jankowski A, Swenson CW, DeLancey JOL (2017). Interactions among pelvic organ protrusion, levator ani descent, and hiatal enlargement in women with and without prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 217(5), 614.e1-614.e7.
- Harris JA, Uppal S, Kamdar N, Swenson CW, Campbell D, Morgan D (2017). A retrospective cohort study of hemostatic agent use during hysterectomy and risk of post-operative complications. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics, 136(2), 232-237.
- Swenson CW, Kamdar NS, Levy H, Campbell DA Jr, Morgan D (2017). Insurance Type and Major Complications After Hysterectomy. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 23(1), 39-43.
- Fairchild PS, Kamdar NS, Rosen ER, Swenson CW, Fenner DE, DeLancey JO, Morgan D (2017). Ligament shortening compared to vaginal colpopexy at the time of hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse. International urogynecology journal, 28(6), 899-905.
- Swenson CW, Kolenic GE, Trowbridge ER, Berger MB, Lewicky-Gaupp C, Margulies RU, Morgan DM, Fenner DE, DeLancey J (2017). Obesity and stress urinary incontinence in women: compromised continence mechanism or excess bladder pressure during cough?. International urogynecology journal, 28(9), 1377-1385.
- Harris JA, Swenson CW, Uppal S, Kamdar N, Mahnert N, As-Sanie S, Morgan DM (2016). Practice patterns and postoperative complications before and after US Food and Drug Administration safety communication on power morcellation. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 214(1), 98.e1-98.e13.
- Morgan DM, Swenson CW, Streifel KM, Kamdar NS, Uppal S, Burgunder-Zdravkovski L, Pearlman MD, Fenner DE, Campbell DA (2016). Surgical site infection following hysterectomy: adjusted rankings in a regional collaborative. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 214(2), 259.e1-259.e8.
- Swenson CW, Kamdar NS, Harris JA, Uppal S, Campbell DA Jr, Morgan DM (2016). Comparison of robotic and other minimally invasive routes of hysterectomy for benign indications. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 215(5), 650.e1-650.e8.
- Uppal S, Harris J, Al-Niaimi A, Swenson CW, Pearlman MD, Reynolds RK, Kamdar N, Bazzi A, Campbell DA, Morgan D (2016). Prophylactic Antibiotic Choice and Risk of Surgical Site Infection After Hysterectomy. Obstetrics and gynecology, 127(2), 321-9.
- Chi AM, Curran DS, Morgan DM, Fenner DE, Swenson C (2016). Universal Cystoscopy After Benign Hysterectomy: Examining the Effects of an Institutional Policy. Obstetrics and gynecology, 127(2), 369-75.
- Morgan DM, Pulliam S, Adam RA, Swenson C, Guire K, Kamdar N, Guaderrama (2016). Analysis of High-, Intermediate-, and Low-Volume Surgeons When Performing Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal Prolapse. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 22(1), 43-50.
- Swenson CW, Kelley AS, Fenner DE, Berger M (2016). Outpatient Narcotic Use After Minimally Invasive Urogynecologic Surgery. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 22(5), 377-81.
- Swenson CW, Luo J, Chen L, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey J (2016). Traction force needed to reproduce physiologically observed uterine movement: technique development, feasibility assessment, and preliminary findings. International urogynecology journal, 27(8), 1227-34.
- Corona LE, Swenson CW, Sheetz KH, Shelby G, Berger MB, Pearlman MD, Campbell DA Jr, DeLancey JO, Morgan DM (2015). Use of other treatments before hysterectomy for benign conditions in a statewide hospital collaborative. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 212(3), 304.e1-7.
- Swenson CW, Lanham MS, Morgan DM, Berger M (2015). Predicting postoperative day 1 hematocrit levels after uncomplicated hysterectomy. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics, 130(1), 19-22.
- Swenson CW, Berger MB, Kamdar NS, Campbell DA Jr, Morgan D (2015). Risk factors for venous thromboembolism after hysterectomy. Obstetrics and gynecology, 125(5), 1139-1144.
- Swenson CW, Menees SB, Haefner HK, Berger M (2015). Lower Urinary Tract and Functional Bowel Symptoms in Women With Vulvar Diseases and Controls. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 21(4), 211-4.
- Swenson CW, Simmen AM, Berger MB, Morgan DM, DeLancey J (2015). The long and short of it: anterior vaginal wall length before and after anterior repair. International urogynecology journal, 26(7), 1035-9.
- Swenson C, Royer PA, Turok DK, Jacobson JC, Amaral G, Sanders J (2014). Removal of the LNG IUD when strings are not visible: a case series. Contraception, 90(3), 288-90.
- Swenson CW, DeLancey JO, Schimpf M (2014). Left-sided sacrospinous ligament suspension for treating recurrent sigmoid neovagina prolapse. International urogynecology journal, 25(11), 1593-5.
- Swenson C, Turok DK, Ward K, Jacobson JC, Dermish (2012). Self-administered misoprostol or placebo before intrauterine device insertion in nulliparous women: a randomized controlled trial. Obstetrics and gynecology, 120(2 Pt 1), 341-7.
- Sharp HT, Swenson (2010). Hollow viscus injury during surgery. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 37(3), 461-7.
Review
- Cheng W, English E, Horner W, Swenson CW, Chen L, Pipitone F, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey JO (2023). Hiatal failure: effects of pregnancy, delivery, and pelvic floor disorders on level III factors. International urogynecology journal, 34(2), 327-343.
Letter
- Swenson CW, Hendrickson WK, Allshouse AA, Nygaard I (2024). Older maternal age at first vaginal delivery is associated with increased genital hiatus size at 1 year postpartum. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 230(6), e110-e112.
- Morgan DM, Kamdar NS, Dalton VK, Swenson CW, Moniz MH, Nallamothu B (2019). Savings with expanding use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device and fewer benign hysterectomies. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 220(1), 116-118.e1.
Other
- Schmidt P, Chen L, DeLancey JO, Swenson C (2022). Correction to: Preoperative level II/III MRI measures predicting long-term prolapse recurrence after native tissue repair. International urogynecology journal, 33(11), 3303.
Dr. Swenson. Very good doctor do to surgery . I had no problem I recoverd really well. She listens to you understand you .
I haven't had my surgery yet, but I feel it will be successful with this kind doctor. [TRANSLATED]
Dr Swenson was very cordial and thoughtful. She endured well my nurse daughter making sure all our questions were covered
Absolutely EXCELLENT in Every Way!!
Dr Swenson is knowledgeable, professional, and a wonderful listener.
Dr. Carolyn Swenson is by far, the best Dr I've ever gone to. She is so patient and caring. She explains things so well and is very thorough. I would recommend her to anyone!
Dr Swenson was wonderful! She was friendly, patient and personable. She explained my issues and possible treatments clearly so that I understood them all. I felt totally comfortable in her presence. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking resolutions to eurogynaecological problems.
I'm so happy this doctor accepted me as her patient. I think she knows a lot about her profession. She was very kind and showed interest in my condition. I hope to have an excellent surgery with her. Thank you for everything. [TRANSLATED]
She IS EXCELLENT!!! Patient and Caring ?
Dr. Swenson is the absolute best!
Dr Swenson is excellent. She is very professional but very kind and warm. Explains all things clearly and with great care and concern. I cannot say enough good about her.
She cares for your health, she listens to you, tells you to make sure you understand .
I sincerely feel that finding Dr. Swenson has been a true blessing. I have been dealing with this medical problem for awhile and am so grateful to be finally having it resolved by a doctor who not only is highly skilled, but who genuinely cares about my wellbeing.
Dr. Swenson is so great. Her bedside manner is awesome and she listen very well. She did a great job on my surgery and good follow up care. I really liked her a lot!
I would recommend Dr Swenson without hesitation. The only concern and I know she is busy is how long it takes to get an appointment and how long it is before the surgery can be taken care of. I understand these are outside her ability to control. Thus, I would still go back without hesitation.
She was super! Great bedside manner and very good communicator!
She is the best.
Dr Swenson was great !! She was very thorough in explaining every thing in detail so that you understood very nice and good bedside manner.
As mentioned above, I appreciate her wisdom, professionalism and her warmth. I felt valued and listened to. It has been a wonderful experience to be her patient.
From the first appointment, she was interested in making sure I clearly understood what was happening to me and what the next procedure was, including the final operation. [TRANSLATED]
She was very approachable and kind. Very informative
Very understanding and compassionate
Dr. Carolyn Swenson is wonderful! She is extremely compassionate, empathic, kind, understanding, listens and thinks outside the box for possible solutions that I may benefit from.
I was so impressed with Dr Swenson and her staff. They treated me with a lot of respect and were so warm and friendly as well. I really loved my visit to their office.
Very kind and professionalÉ made me feel completely comfortable. I felt a lot of confidence in her knowledge and what my options would be
Happy with the care I recieved
Dr swenson amazing answered my concern aboyt ETI & Rare bacteeia on wensite immediately
10 out of 10!
Dr, Swenson is caring and knowledgeable, and has excellent medical credentials.
Very impressed with Dr. Carolyn Swenson! 5 stars.
She is the best!
Dr. Swenson and her staff were all professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. The doctor explained options and treatment thoroughly and together we came up with a plan of action.
If you have chosen Dr. Swenson as your Healthcare provider you are very lucky to have found her. She goes above and beyond in her efforts to care for you. She is a skilled doctor. Iwilp always use her gpi g forward for any of my needs.
I explain myself with great patience and everything is very clear. [TRANSLATED]
Dr Swenson is very personable. She takes an embarrassing subject and makes you feel at ease.
Dr. Swenson is an excellent physician provider. She is both professional and kind. She listens well and offers suggestions for treatment.
Dr Swenson took the time to listen to my concerns. She answered all of my questions and did not seem to be in a hurry or annoyed that I even had questions.
Excellent doctor, not only very knowledgeable, explained all aspects of care and various options including all the pros and cons, very professional but also cares about you as a person not just 'another patient'
Doctor Swenson is very thorough and thoughtful. I appreciate the time she takes to inform me. She takes her own notes so the care I received was very personal. She is very genuine.
Dr. Swenson was professional and knowledgeable in addition to being a warm personality. She made me feel completely comfortable, answered all my questions and together we decided on a plan that we were both comfortable with.
Dr Swenson was extremely helpful made me feel at ease.
Dr. Swenson is kind, knowledgeable, compassionate and has excellent bedside manne
Listened and understood my feelings.
Excellent doctor and great at explaining the issue and what can be done for it. So glad I found her! Thank you Dr. Swenson!
When i met her the first time, she explained what was happening to my body and the options that i could choose, I made my choice, but a few weeks after my surgery i changed my mind and chose another option, again she explained the new procedure. I am very happy with the outcome.
So happy with the care I received from Carolyn Swenson as my surgeon. It was definitely worth the 250 mile trip.
Everything went really well now I just have to come back and have the surgery done. Thank you so much.
Dr. Swenson is phenomenal! I felt like she didn't rush me, she answered all of my questions, she is incredibly knowledgeable, and found solutions to my health problems that other doctors have not been able to. Her bedside manner was also one of the best I've experienced in the health field.
Dr. Swenson carefully listened to my concerns and clearly explained my treatment options. She was easy to talk to and sincerely interested in assisting me with my needs.
I would highly recommend Dr. Swenson. She is knowledgable, friendly and informed me of all my options.
She was great! Took her time to answer questions and made sure I understood my options.
She's a blessing!!! I have total confidence in her!
Excellent, personable care!
Carolyn was friendly, professional and very easy to talk to.
Dr Swenson treated me with kindness and compassion. She listened to me and made me feel confident that it was ok to share what I am experiencing with my health. I have some health concerns that are not always easy to talk about and she took my feelings and thoughts about what I am experiencing seriously and gave me feedback, information and solutions that are going to help me to improve my health and have a better quality of life.
Dr. Carolyn Swenson is an excellent doctor and surgeon. She explained exactly what she would be doing during my surgery at my pre-surgery visit. She is very professional, has an excellent bedside manner and listens well. My recovery was fast and complete and I give her credit for that. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Swenson is great! She was very kind and was happy to answer all my questions and concerns. She is a very competent surgeon.
Dr Swenson takes time to treat and help with my health issues I have. She makes sure I understand how to care for the issue until I return .
Dr. Swenson really listened to my concerns and addressed the concerns. She carefully explained the options
Dr. Swensen is a very gifted physician. She listens carefully, knows what to ask and what the best options are. Her professionalism makes it easy to talk about sensitive things. I never felt rushed and I am elated with the outcome. I HIGHLY recommend her!
I would tell others if they had a need for such a specialty. Dr. Carolyn is a special doctor, as well as a special person. I appreciate her very much.
I wish she had been my surgeon from the beginning. I have the utmost respect for her she absolutely is an example of compassionate care.
I never thought I'd have a traumatic birth/injury so having to deal with postpartum complications was scary. Thankfully, I was referred to Dr. Swenson and I truly believe she's the best doctor I've ever had. Pre-surgery, she made me feel listened to, explained everything to me until I understood and listened to every question/concern I had. She went above and beyond during surgery to do as much as she could, and then some. Post-surgery, she answered all my questions and made sure I knew I could call if I needed anything. I'm so grateful for a knowledgeable doctor that truly cared about my wellbeing and healing!
Dr. Swenson is very compassionate and she makes me feel very well cared for.
Dr. Swensen and her staff. Very friendly with individual attention. Professional, knowledgeable. The information I was given was exactly what I needed. Didn't feel rushed and she addressed all my questions.
I did not have to wait long to see her. She was very kind and understanding.
I feel very comfortable and confident with her treating me.
She's just what a surgeon should be: experienced, knowledgeable, confident, and interested in what I'm experiencing and how I want to handle my care.
She was very kind and helped me to feel comfortable. She took the time to answer all my questions, and help me to make a decision on what would be the best treatment.
Excellent communicator. Even being seen first by a resident, she spent time with me as her patient. I think Amy resident working with her is getting an excellent education.
I love Carolyn Swenson. Very professional and very easy to get along with. Great personality.
Dr. Swenson was so helpful in providing understanding to my condition. She explained everything very thoroughly and took time to answer all of my questions. Very friendly and professional.
Dr Swenson was very knowledgeable and professional. She took time to listen and answer all of my questions as well as explaining all treatment/procedures. I felt I was in good hands.
I highly recommend Dr. Carolyn Swenson. She did a great job preparing me for and explaining the procedure, my surgery was expertly completed and my follow-up care was professional and caring. Big shout out and "Thank you!" to Dr. Swenson and her fantastic team. I have my life back again.
Dr. Swenson has the wonderful combination of excellent clinician, calm and confidence. Respectful. Took time to answer all my questions. Discussed options. Involved me in decisions about my care.
Muy buena
She helped make an awkward situation more comfortable.
I could not have been more impressed!!!
Dr Swenson was very good at explaining what was going on with my body. Gave me plenty of time to ask. Lots of questions I would highly recommend her. She was very knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Swenson is very professional, caring, and an excellent surgeon. She really cares about you as a person and makes a urology-gyn exam a comfortable experience. My surgery experience was excellent. I could not be more pleased with the results of my surgery and the care I received. It's worth the five-hour drive to see Dr. Swenson.
Listened , respectful, answered all my questions, kind, explained the surgery needed
She was nice and the appointment went quickly for me because She made me feel comfortable there.
Dr Swenson is wonderful. She is kind, gentle and very professional and nice.
Patient and caring, explains all the options, respects my decisions
Great
Es una persona profesional y uso un vocabulario que pude entenderle muy bien lo que me explico de mi problema de salud, y las posibilidades de lo que debo esperar despues de la cirugia.
Dr. Swenson is a very caring, sincere doctor. She is exceptional!
Dr. Swenson is a very caring, sincere doctor. She is exceptional!
No one gave much of an explanation of how to reinsert a pessary if it slips or how to comfortably remove it.
I am extremely satisfied with treatment and outcome
Dr. Carolyn Swenson and her staff gave me excellent care.
I was delighted with the care I received from Dr. Swenson in every way and have already recommended her to two friends.
Dr Swenson is wonderful.
The doctor was very thorough in answering my questions and helping me to feel more comfortable about this surgery. I would recommend her to anyone who might have similar problems.
I knew I was in good hands and everything and everyone made sure I would have a successful outcome.
Profesional and courteous
Highly recommend this provider!!
I have been completely disappointed by Dr. Swenson care
Dr. Swenson was professional and caring
I was very impressed with Dr.Swenson. She was knowlegeable and caring, took plenty of time to explain issues and possible surgery.
Dr. Swenson made me feel very comfortable
I felt like I had to argue my experience with my symptoms and the doctor kept brushing them off as unrelated. It was just very frustrating.
Dr. Swenson and staff were very nice and caring.
I am very satisfied.
Dr Swenson was so refreshing. She actually listened to what I said, rather than dismissing my comments.