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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Swanson performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Hernia Repair

very high

more than 97% of peers

Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure

very high

more than 97% of peers

Inguinal Hernia

very high

more than 96% of peers

Dr. Swanson's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Swanson "I believe it is important to treat every patient with dignity and respect like you would a member of your own family. Medicine is both science and art, utilizing cutting edge technology to change a person's life. We must always remember to treat the patient as a whole, not just the disease. "

1 Specialties

General Surgery

1 Board Certifications

General Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

56 Conditions Treated

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
Appendicitis
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cyst
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Disease
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia

Less

66 Procedures

Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Appendectomy
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy With Robotic Assistance
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Muscle Biopsy
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Stomach Surgery
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wound Repair

Less

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1990
UC Davis Medical Center
Internship Hospital | Completed 1991
UC Davis Medical Center
Residency Hospital | Completed

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

Dr. Swanson has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Swanson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swanson

5.0

Based on 24 reviews

5 Stars	100%	(24)
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Dr. Swanson's Performance

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Office & Staff Performance

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What People Say About Dr. Christian Swanson, MD

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Excellent surgeon, I highly recommend Dr. Swanson. He makes you feel like a person not a procedure. He takes the time to explain every detail about the procedure and calmly answer any questions you may have. He has been very kind to me through every visit after my emergency gallbladder removal. It...Read More

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