
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 12-21
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Emplify Health Decorah Family Medicine
- 1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
- Get Directions
- phone: 563-382-3140
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Munson Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1998
- Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, 1995
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 1998
Insurance
- Aetna Health Management
- Amerigroup Iowa Inc
- Anthem BCBS WI
- Arise Health Plan/ WPS
- BCBS MN
- Benefit Plan Administrators
- Care Wisconsin
- CIGNA
- Community Link
- Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
- HealthEOS by Multiplan
- Healthpartners, Inc
- Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
- Medica IFB
- Meritain Health
- MHS Health
- Midlands Choice
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- Tricare West
- Ucare Minnesota
- United Healthcare Inc.
- WCA Group Health Trust
- Wellmark BCBS IA
- Wisconsin Physician Services
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
178 ratings, 37 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
At times I cannot complete My Chart steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
I really appreciated that Dr Swanson took time to carefully listen and explain, and to offer me options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
I very much appreciated by being seen promptly, even if it wasn't by my regular provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
Swanson is awesome. His nurse too!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Great experience. Dr Swanson is very genuine and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
I have been coming there for years now and have never had a bad experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Everyone was very courteous and caring. They took their time with me and I didn't feel rushed. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Great job everyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Swanson and the nurses are just the best. Listening, communication and follow up are excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Swanson is very personable and makes me feel very confident with his findings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
My provider and the nursing staff are top notch. A little confused with the My Chart notification process. It did not make clear to me what the purpose of the appointment. I assumed my first visit was for lab work, which was not stated by My Chart. I had to call the office to make sure of the first visit's purpose. My Chart also didn't make clear if my visit with my provider was the same day as the phone call from the nurse.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
my chart needs some work to fix problems occured when merging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr. Swanson does a great job of listening and answering my questions in such a way that I understand, rather than using a lot of medical terminology/technical jargon. I am very comfortable with him and appreciate the time he gives me! My experience with him is top rate!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
I couldn't have been treated better. Not sure about my lab results, but I'm feeling perfect so I'm not going to worry about that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Swanson is very responsive and informative with any questions or concerns one may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr . Swanson addressed all my concerns and was very thorough. He really listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
We had a good conversation about the problem. We were pleased with the Dr.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
The Dr. looked tired and had had a bad day. He did look at my hip and told me that I was on the best meds for my MS. Keep taking my meds! I have another appointment with my regular doctor to look at my swollen right arm, and he said it is definitely swollen and he would let the regular Dr. deal with it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
I very much like the phone call informing me of my lab results. I'm not a big fan of the online check-in. I answered questions that I didn't have questions about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Gundersen has a very caring and helpful team of staff members who have been guiding me on my goal of improving my health. Thank you all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Enjoy visiting with Dr Swanson . Tells me like it is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very pleased with my visit. Definitely moving my health care from WinnMed to Gundersen!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
I would rate it at 110%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
This was the first time I met Dr. Swanson and I was very pleased with the care he provided and his calm, caring demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
My chart is sometimes it is not working right so easier steps would be helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
I am thankful for such good care that you provide in Decorah.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Everything was good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Visit went fine. Dr spent adequate time to listen and advise. He did not mark off the correct medication that we agreed I would stop taking. Med is for heart rhythm. Made me dizzy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Very Thankful for Dr. Swanson. Explains everything in great detail .. makes it very easy to understand. Thank You for that --
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
even though someone else was also scheduled at the same time I was, I did get in only 15 minutes later. So it turned out ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I couldn't get into my chart. System would not send me a code by email or text.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Very pleased that I was able to get an appointment so quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I did a very good job going to the doctor and he listened and he did what he was supposed to do. So we come out of there very happy, my daughter and I.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
I really appreciate Dr. Swanson's caring manner and how he listens not only to my physical complaints but also to my family concerns. He really takes the time to hear me and address what is on my mind. He is a wonderful asset to Gundersen Health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I like that I (and husband, too) are almost always able to see our primary care provider instead of being "bounced around" among clinicians. Also thought Dr Swanson was very prepared for our visits and knowledgeable about our medical history
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Kind, caring, knowledgeable staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
At times I cannot complete My Chart steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
I really appreciated that Dr Swanson took time to carefully listen and explain, and to offer me options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
I very much appreciated by being seen promptly, even if it wasn't by my regular provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
Swanson is awesome. His nurse too!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Great experience. Dr Swanson is very genuine and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
I have been coming there for years now and have never had a bad experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Everyone was very courteous and caring. They took their time with me and I didn't feel rushed. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Great job everyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Swanson and the nurses are just the best. Listening, communication and follow up are excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Swanson is very personable and makes me feel very confident with his findings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
My provider and the nursing staff are top notch. A little confused with the My Chart notification process. It did not make clear to me what the purpose of the appointment. I assumed my first visit was for lab work, which was not stated by My Chart. I had to call the office to make sure of the first visit's purpose. My Chart also didn't make clear if my visit with my provider was the same day as the phone call from the nurse.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
my chart needs some work to fix problems occured when merging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr. Swanson does a great job of listening and answering my questions in such a way that I understand, rather than using a lot of medical terminology/technical jargon. I am very comfortable with him and appreciate the time he gives me! My experience with him is top rate!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
I couldn't have been treated better. Not sure about my lab results, but I'm feeling perfect so I'm not going to worry about that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Swanson is very responsive and informative with any questions or concerns one may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr . Swanson addressed all my concerns and was very thorough. He really listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
We had a good conversation about the problem. We were pleased with the Dr.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
The Dr. looked tired and had had a bad day. He did look at my hip and told me that I was on the best meds for my MS. Keep taking my meds! I have another appointment with my regular doctor to look at my swollen right arm, and he said it is definitely swollen and he would let the regular Dr. deal with it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
I very much like the phone call informing me of my lab results. I'm not a big fan of the online check-in. I answered questions that I didn't have questions about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Gundersen has a very caring and helpful team of staff members who have been guiding me on my goal of improving my health. Thank you all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Enjoy visiting with Dr Swanson . Tells me like it is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very pleased with my visit. Definitely moving my health care from WinnMed to Gundersen!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
I would rate it at 110%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
This was the first time I met Dr. Swanson and I was very pleased with the care he provided and his calm, caring demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
My chart is sometimes it is not working right so easier steps would be helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
I am thankful for such good care that you provide in Decorah.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Everything was good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Visit went fine. Dr spent adequate time to listen and advise. He did not mark off the correct medication that we agreed I would stop taking. Med is for heart rhythm. Made me dizzy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Very Thankful for Dr. Swanson. Explains everything in great detail .. makes it very easy to understand. Thank You for that --
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
even though someone else was also scheduled at the same time I was, I did get in only 15 minutes later. So it turned out ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I couldn't get into my chart. System would not send me a code by email or text.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Very pleased that I was able to get an appointment so quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I did a very good job going to the doctor and he listened and he did what he was supposed to do. So we come out of there very happy, my daughter and I.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
I really appreciate Dr. Swanson's caring manner and how he listens not only to my physical complaints but also to my family concerns. He really takes the time to hear me and address what is on my mind. He is a wonderful asset to Gundersen Health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I like that I (and husband, too) are almost always able to see our primary care provider instead of being "bounced around" among clinicians. Also thought Dr Swanson was very prepared for our visits and knowledgeable about our medical history
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Kind, caring, knowledgeable staff
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