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Dr. Randal Swenson, MD

Dr. Randal Swenson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Randal Swenson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Salt Lake City, UT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Locations

ENT Specialists - Salt Lake

ENT Specialists - Salt Lake4000 S 700 E Ste 10 Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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Dr. Swenson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Swenson specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Swenson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swenson

4.0
22 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
9%
9%
2 star
9%
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1 star
14%
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Dr. Swenson was great!
I went to plenty of Doctors before getting my deviated septum and rhinoplasty done. He was the only doctor that didn't want to completely reconstruct my nose. I am so happy with my results! He was an amazing doctor.
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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Feb 24, 2024
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Poor surgical results
Dr. Swenson is very kind and professional, and he had the best bedside manner of all of the surgeons I had consultations with. I chose him because of his dual certifications; I had structural problems with my nose and wanted cosmetic changes. However, he spent very little time discussing the cosmetic part of the surgery with me and only glanced at the pictures I brought in. I have waited for decades to change my nose, and was very disappointed. Yes, it is better, but not much. I also have a “collapsed valve”, in one nostril after the surgery that he told me would require another surgery, and now my nose runs very frequently, especially when I eat. I will not be having him do another surgery on my nose. I would recommend going to someone who listens to you about what you want. I feel that Dr. Swenson focused on the structural issues (deviated septum, turbinectomy) instead of listening to me even though I made it very clear what I wanted. I really like Nancy PA, but she also misled me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Beth – Feb 14, 2024
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did not give me the nose i asked for
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 28, 2020
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Dr. Swenson has been my ENT for years now and I have never had any problems. He performed my septoplasty / rhinoplasty and I have had amazing results. Him and his team took great care of me and were very attentive to all of my needs and concerns. I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Hailee in Salt Lake City, UT – Oct 22, 2018
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Dr Swensen is very straight to the problem and fix it with not a lot of chit chat. He does an excellent job and he takes his work serious .so if you like a Dr that sits around and tells jokes he's not that type. He very knowledgable and efficient .Im very pleased with him . But from day one the front desk girls have had a attitudes toward me and change my apt 30 min. Before and And then charge me if 50.00 fee if i can't make it. They have poor attitudes and make me feel not welcome
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Becca in salt lake city – Feb 10, 2018
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I'm surprised by the lack of clarity when getting a procedure done. They never were able to provide with a quote on how much a procedure was going to cost. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else if you don't want to be getting hit with random bills. I got book with an appointment because the doctor thought my after pictures weren't taken. When got there the appointment day I mentioned that pictures were already taken, I got sent home. Guess what? I Got billed for that and nothing can be done
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Salt Lake City – Dec 18, 2017
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Dr. Swenson is an excellent physician and surgeon. He is very gentle and a great doctor. He has done several surgeries for me and has always done a great job. He knows his stuff. His staff is fantastic too.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Alexis in Salt Lake City, Utah – Dec 02, 2017
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Our son broke his nose in collision with a knee at a trampoline park. It was bad. Dr. Swenson did a great job of fixing it. After the surgery Dr. Swenson wrote prescriptions for his pain. But, he had us switch him off of heavy pain killers to Tylenol and Advil as soon as possible.
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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Matthew in Murray, UT – Jul 09, 2017
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He ordered a CT scan without explaining why. He recommended a heavy medication regime, for my post nasal drip. He gave a very a complicated explanation as to why each medication was necessary, but wouldn't give me a typed copy to take home to study. He was not very approachable and rather firm that he was the expert. I followed all his instructions for a full month with no relief. I am getting a second opinion. While I was checking in, there was one staff who loudly butted in.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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M. Tanner in Salt Lake City, UT – Jan 04, 2017
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You, the patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to providing the best possible medical care. Excellence is our goal. We have worked to provide a full range of service and have highly trained and knowledgeable staff...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicinesan Francisco Ca

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Providence Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Tucson

    Residency Hospital
  • Providence Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Swenson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Mark's Hospital

      1200 E 3900 S
      Salt Lake City, UT 84124
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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
      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

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