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Dr. Joanna Swartzbaugh, MD

Dr. Joanna Swartzbaugh, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joanna Swartzbaugh, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bangor, ME and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 2000. She is affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

360 Broadway Bangor, ME 04401

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Swartzbaugh is affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital Bangor, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Swartzbaugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Swartzbaugh specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Swartzbaugh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swartzbaugh

4.9
35 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Can’t say enough positive things!
The entire team in the office is always so friendly and puts you at ease right away. Dr Schwartzbaugh is absolutely the best with such a caring attitude and desire to help on top of being so good at what she does. Very thankful for this office and team!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Excellent Neurosurgeon
Telehealth
Dr. Swartzbaugh listened to my observations of my PT, med (gabapentin) reactions, and 2 epidural steroid injections. She came up with a new game plan which I liked. Med change (pregabalin), 3rd neck injection and new MRI. We will see how how modified treatment goes with a follow up appointment July 3 at 1:50 PM.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2025
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Back pain
Great surgeon with great follow-up.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tim – Apr 06, 2025
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Staff was very friendly and helpful. The doctor explained everything and went into detail about my care and my options.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 27, 2025
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Extremely likely!
Dr. Swartzbaugh is the whole deal! Her bedside manner is second to none. It is like I’m visiting a friend, she makes her patients feel so comfortable! She explains things perfectly, very easy to understand and she confirms I do understand. She also make sure all my questions are answered. We need more like her!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Farnham – Jan 11, 2025
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Dr Swartzbaugh
Congenial, knowledgeable, diagnostic procedures and treatment fully explained, appropriate referral.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nov 17, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Doctor Joanna Swartzbaugh is very knowledgeable and straight forward on diagnoses. She will explain results so you can understand. Very professional and caring all wrapped up it one!!! Text STOP to cancel, HELP for info (rates may apply)Text STOP to cancel, HELP for info (rates may apply)
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 13, 2024
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Great customer service with all the office staff I recommend anyone to their services if they are in need . Dr. Swartzbaugh explains your needs in detail and how they can help and the environment feels comfortable and they don't try to scare you with the help you need . Great service all around two thumbs up ...
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dominus V .Miller – Sep 17, 2024
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The detail explanation of my condition and what needs to be done to ease my pain. We reviewed my medications and discussed possible treatments.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mazouz Hussein – Aug 02, 2024
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She demonstrated high proficiency for zeroing in on my issue.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Jun 12, 2024
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Excellent doctor
Very well organized, professional and personable, great listener which help build my trust and through. Doctor Swartzbaugh took the time to explain my condition with me in superb detail as well as my treatment options. Doctor Swartzbaugh is one of the most caring doctors I have had the pleasure of having. Very nice medical assistants as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Richard Passantino – Nov 07, 2022
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I'm extremely happy with the care I received from Dr Swartzbaugh. I had her do a decompression procedure on a disc in my neck 3 months ago. Now I'm doing great. Good as new.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2020
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I have had a Laminectomy in 2015 and most recently a micro discectomy and synovial cyst removed by Dr Swartzbaugh. She is by far the best MD I have ever had. She is brilliant, very skilled, takes the time necessary to review findings with her patients and what the outcome would be. She is not arrogant and does not try to push you into doing anything. Excellent follow up and great staff. I would highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Elaine – Feb 08, 2020
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Referred by my PCP for sudden onset of leg pain. I had burning pain in my leg, and my neurological exam was abnormal. She reviewed my MRI and did not think surgery was indicated. I was told that no appointment would be scheduled. She never examined me despite my PCP referral and symptoms. I then went to Maine Spine Surgery, and they were wonderful. I had a partial laminectomy done in one day surgery, and I am now completely pain free. Very disappointed in the way I was treated by this practice. Grateful that I went elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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AMAZING! How many doctors will accept a new surgery on the day before vacation, late afternoon? Dr. SWARTZBAUGH that's who. I was in ER in need of immediate pain relief, I couldn't stand it a moment more. It had been about 10 days (1st ER visit I was sent home with Pain meds - which I told them I would not take- and Pred, which did NOTHING) This was ER visit #2 and I physically could not handle another day of the excruciating pain. Dr. Swartzbaugh fixed me! (ran out of review space!)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
21 others found this helpful
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Noreen Lyons in Bangor, ME – Apr 04, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Joanna Swartzbaugh, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bangor, ME and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 2000. She is affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Ne Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Swartzbaugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    St. Joseph Hospital360 Broadway Bangor, ME 04401
    1

    Practice

    Northeast Neurosurgery P.A.498 Essex St Ste 104 Bangor, ME 04401
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Joseph Hospital

      360 Broadway
      Bangor, ME 04401
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

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