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Dr. Scott Swanson, MD

Dr. Scott Swanson, MD

Surgical Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Swanson, MD is a surgical oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Dr. Swanson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swanson

4.2

10 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Webb – Nov 16, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Boston, MA – Jul 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jay in Centerville, MA – Jun 25, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr Swanson received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1985. He subsequently completed his residency in General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and his fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham and Womens Hospital....read more

biography

Dr. Swanson received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1985. He subsequently completed his residency in General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and his fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham and Womens Hospital....read more

  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Brigham & Women's Hosp, Thoracic Surgery Brigham & Women's Hosp, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center15 Francis St # 2 Boston, MA 02115
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