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Dr. Carl Swendsen, MD

Dr. Carl Swendsen, MD

Gastroenterology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Swendsen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Swendsen has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Utah in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Associates In Gastroenterology P.C.

2940 N Circle Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Telehealth available

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Dr. Swendsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swendsen

4.8

42 ratings, 39 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Gay Salisbury – Jul 03, 2022
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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
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Jeff A Scott – Jan 21, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Sue Pryde – Sep 16, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Kathleen P. – Mar 26, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Joe Ferri – Dec 24, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Darryl – Dec 18, 2020
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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
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Wayne G. – Nov 25, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Nov 03, 2020
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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
No results
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Oct 24, 2020
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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
No results
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Oct 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 02, 2020
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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
No results
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Patrick Pogar – Sep 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Ms. Christina Querney – Jun 21, 2020
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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
No results
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GMB – Apr 30, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
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Feb 25, 2020
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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
Helpful
Colins McLean – Feb 14, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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John Kenefick – Feb 11, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

We are a specialty practice dedicated to state-of-the-art care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease. We strive to be a physician practice dedicated to state-of-the-art care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases....read more

biography

Dr. Swendsen received his undergraduate education in Biology and Business at Brigham Young University. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT in 2010. He then completed his internal medicine residency and...read more
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  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Utah

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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    Locations

    Associates In Gastroenterology P.C.

    Associates in Gastroenterology2940 N Circle Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Associates In Gastroenterology P.C.

    Associates in Gastroenterology P.c.6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80923
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Directions

    Mountain States Pathology

    Centura Penrose Hospital2222 N Nevada Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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    Practice

    St. Francis Medical Center6001 E Woodmen Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80923
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