Dr. Jeffrey Swanson

Hello! My name is Dr. Jeffrey Swanson and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from University of Montpellier, France in 1977. To date, I have performed approximately 7,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 3,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at hospitals including Providence St Vincent Hospital.

My cardiac specialties include:

• Mitral Valve Repair
• Aortic Valve/ Ascending Aortic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Relative to heart valve therapy, I have the following clinical interests:

• Clinical Heart Surgical Research

"I believe my greatest strength as a heart surgeon is experience-based, intelligent, individualized judgement appropriately tailored to each patient prior to, during, and after their surgical intervention."

I graduated from University of Montpellier, France in 1977.

"I had 6 months to research different kinds of valve replacement approaches. My first visit with Dr. Swanson was not what I expected. However, I went full circle and decided to go with his suggested surgery. I was 39 at the time of my surgery and I wanted to avoid the full sternotomy. Dr. Jeffrey Swanson performed it and I have to say that this was the way to go. I am extremely happy with his bedside manner and the result of my surgery. My surgery was done in 2.5 hours and was walking the next day. All what he told me about the post-op process was true. I was having dinner with friends 8 days after the surgery. Hitting balls and playing my first nine holes 8-9 weeks after the surgery. However, keep in mind I was 39. He just performed the same surgery in my wife's aunt and it's been also great. She's 70 and she was out of the hospital in less than a week. If you live close to Portland, Dr. Swanson is the guy."

"Portland, Oregon's top Cardiovascular surgeon and I have to agree. "

"Great bedside manner! Great results! I highly recommend Dr. Jeffrey Swanson."

"Dr. Jeffrey Swanson always had time to explain things -- as if I was his only patient. Its been only 9 days since surgery and recovering great."

"Dr. Swanson is an excellent surgeon with over 3,000 valve replacement accomplished over his career. Straight shooter, great caring manner. Surgery also included replacement of ascending aorta as well as new valve and was over in 3 1/2 hours. Home on the 5th day following surgery and recovering well."

"Dr. Jeffrey Swanson has a great bedside manner and I am very happy with the results."

I have relationships with several insurance providers including: