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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%
9%
1 Star
14%
14%

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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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Feb 24, 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
  • 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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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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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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Hailee in Salt Lake City, UT – Oct 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Becca in salt lake city – Feb 10, 2018
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What went well
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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 people found this helpful
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Salt Lake City – Dec 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Alexis in Salt Lake City, Utah – Dec 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Matthew in Murray, UT – Jul 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people 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

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality