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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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(207) 907-1617

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jun 12, 2024
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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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Richard Passantino – Nov 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 27, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Elaine – Feb 08, 2020
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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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
21 people 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®
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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

      View all patient feedback
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