
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
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- 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
Reviews
4.8 of 5 stars
206 Ratings, 53 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 9/5/2026
I always trust Dr. Swanson and his team with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2026
All is good ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2026
Smooth visit. Very thorough. All questions answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2026
just that I so appreciate the energy offered up!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2026
Very pleased with how the doctor and nurse listened to my concerns and with the responses they provided
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2026
Dr Swanson and his team are very caring and listen. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2026
Dr Swanson and his team are just the best. He is informative and his listening skills are excellent. Any and all concerns both in person, and via My chart, are handled in a timely and expert manner. Always a great experience. Highly recommended !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2026
Excellence across the board
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2026
Dr Swanson is always wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2026
I had complete confidence in provider and staff in Decorah.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2026
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2026
I really appreciate how Dr. Swanson talks with me more as a brother than a Doctor. :)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
the best place in the world to go to if you want the best health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Don't feel like you're just rushed through-you get the time you need
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Thanks for the great care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
My experience with Gundersen has been both positive in how I have been treated as an individual and in meeting my medical needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2026
Great experience Dr Swanson is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2026
Dr. Swanson was everything I could expect and want from a doctor and a visit. Gundersen is very fortunate to have such a professional.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2026
I was not to see this doctor it was in the records. They say me up with this man. He treated me horrible the first time I met him. They need to read the chart!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
All good ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2026
Thank you for kind care and positivity!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
I have been a patient of the Gundersen Health Care System since 1965/now Emplify and trust the care that I have received over those many years. My parents, siblings, in-laws and my husbands siblings were also served by Gundersen. Quite a few went through various health issues prior to their deaths. We all had faith in the care received. I am not used to the name "Emplify" but eventually, it will become familiar to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
My regular doctor wasn't available so I had to change to a different doctor for this appointment. However, I felt he had reviewed my chart and was very knowledgeable and helpful. As far as your chart goes, it's not easy to use.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2026
I've always had positive experiences at Gunderson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2026
Everyone was very professional and welcoming. I felt very comfortable and everything I needed to know was explained in a way I could easily understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
My experience with Gundersen/ Emplify was excellent in all areas. I was thrilled to hear Dr. Swanson plans on practicing medicine another 12 years and can continue to be my doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2026
It was a pleasure to get to know Dr. Swanson a little better. Great communication, and he took care of my needs very well.
- 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.
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