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Dr. Ronnie Swain, MD

Dr. Ronnie Swain, MD

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

Dr. Ronnie Swain, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Mobile, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mobile Infirmary and Providence Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Practice

2880 Dauphin St Mobile, AL 36606
Telehealth available

Dr. Swain 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
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Swain specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Swain's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swain

4.5
60 ratings, 39 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Broke Me
I went to see Dr. Swain because I could not breath. I told him my symptoms over several visits. Did all the pre-op, and had the surgery. Now I am 100% worse, and when I told him on my follow up visit of the issues I was still having. His words to me were 'you said the magic words, you need an implant'. Those were the same words used on ALL my visits why did you do surgery and not give me an implant if that is what I needed. Horrible recovery, and all to be in worse shape than when I started. Not to mention the random bump of skin the added inside my very small nasal canal making a much more restricted airway.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 05, 2025
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Waste of my Time
After waiting 1.5 hours to be seen, I was finally taken to the back. I quickly explained my issues, and that my previous doctor (who retired from her location) recommended imaging as the next step. And that my records were supposed to be sent over as I signed a release.Dr Swain informed me that my records hadn't been sent over, and that there was nothing visibly wrong with my ear, so I would need to do an audiology. I informed him that I have already done audiology, which should be in my records, and my hearing is perfect. He became very argumentative saying that he couldn't order imaging, since there was nothing wrong with my ear and that he would need to repeat the audiology. I asked if he could simply call my previous doctor to have the records sent over as I signed the release, since there is nothing wrong with my hearing.He then lost it on me, stormed off and yelled to the nurse that I was 'released from his care' and that 'she could waive my co-pay.' I left in tears.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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D Sparks – Jun 13, 2024
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Very caring!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2021
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He is good in every area that was needed for my problem. I was able to aloud him to do what he had to do with Treatment required. The best doctor I have every dealt with yet. Thank you doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Barbara E – Jul 21, 2020
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Friendly staff! Was there for my son to be seen and they squeezed me in as well. Very informative and thorough.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jackie Danner – Jun 17, 2020
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My 2 yo son and I both had an appointment. Dr. Swain fully addressed all issues between the both of us and was able to do a procedure on me to remedy the issues I’d been having with my ears. I’m happy to have found him after trying unsuccessfully a couple of times to replace my well loved but retired ENT doctor. I highly recommend that you try Dr. Swain. A plus for parents.... he has privileges to operate and round at USA Children’s and Women’s and not many private practice doctors have this.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Emily Keeney – Jun 13, 2020
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I didn't have to wait to long. Everyone friendly.Answered all questions
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Sandra K. Eberly – Jun 11, 2020
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Promptly seen. Dr. Swain is caring, warm and professional. Explains things very thoroughly and in an understandable manner. Highly competent, open to questions and gives thorough answers. Very professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Paul H Pietri – Jun 04, 2020
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Appointment was fast and Dr very courteous.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2020
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Dr. Swain is the MD my Graves' Disease specialist called in for complex surgeries. The first one in 2016, Dr. Swain and Dr. Mark Brown restored vision to my right which was blind by the time I found these talented professionals. Four years and four surgeries later, I can see at 20/20 in full color and my eyes look great. The first surgery restored vision and the rest adjusted eyeballs to stop protruding and tweaked my lids to fit again, stopping the dry eye problems. I am 67 and camping/hiking off-grid again and driving - life is good. Throughout it all, Dr. Swain was a kind, thoughtful caring provider with a bunch of cool sounding technologies like 3-D Mapping which he uses to guide his work. If he is your provider, you are in good hands - he is super talented and has a great heart. Lynn Barnett
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mar 14, 2020
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I have been going to Dr. Swain, Jr., and have worked with him in the OR since he has been with Premier Medical. I trust him and love the way he treats his patients. One of the best ENT Dr. in Mobile, Alabama
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
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Gayle Bailey in Mobile , AL – Oct 07, 2018
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He's an excellent Dr. He was running a little behind, but he was kind enough to stop by my room to let me know that he would be with me shortly. Made me feel better about having to wait Also took time to explain everything to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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AL – Jul 26, 2018
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Dr. Swain was completely thorough and professional. Medical and registration staff at Prov Park were very friendly, outstanding customer service!
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
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Liz in Gulf Shores, AL – Jul 18, 2018
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I find that Dr Swain has always ensured that my overall health needs were discussed at my visits. He once, observed a spot that looked different on my. He immediately made an appointment with a Doctor out of his group who took care of it before it became a major problem
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
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Joe Behr – Jun 28, 2018
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Dr. Swain is an extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and personable doctor. He has performed 2 sinus surgeries on me personally with fantastic results! I would highly recommend him to anyone with any ear, nose, or throat issues but particularly sinus problems. I consider him a great diagnostician and surgeon.
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
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Nan Lauten in Mobile, Alabama – Apr 27, 2018
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I could not breath through my nose at all and had no sense of smell. Dr. Swain quickly diagnosed my condition and immediately scheduled the services I needed to help me get better. He did surgery to remove a large number of polyps and a bone spur, and corrected my deviated septum. Surgery was a huge success. I recovered easily and now can breath through my nose, wear my cpap mask, and have regained my sense of smell! Thank you Dr. Swain and Thank you to his wonderful nurses and staff!
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
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Angela Crane in Mobile, AL – Mar 26, 2018
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We love Dr Swain Jr & his staff. Dr Swain Jr is great with my 5 yo & the staff is always kind, quick to get us back. My daughter has had 3 sets of tubes & Dr Swain Jr has done all 3 & we have had no problems since. He & staff are very caring & professional. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
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
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Wendy in Mobile, Alabama – Jan 12, 2018
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Dr Swain was very thorough and concerned for my care. The office staff was efficient and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Moss Point, MS – Dec 11, 2017
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Dr Swain always has time to listen and answer all of our questions. His nurses are extremely responsive and very well evaluate our needs before determining if and how to work us in. We are very fortunate to have Dr Swain and his staff taking care of our toddler.
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
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Jana Stupavsky in Mobile, AL – Nov 12, 2017
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Dr. Swain Jr is great! He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, but explains things so anyone can understand them. He is great an answering my questions and concerns. His nursing staff is professional and friendly as well. I recommend all of my family and friends to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mobile, AL – Nov 07, 2017
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Dr. Ronnie Swain, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Mobile, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mobile...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.

  • Ganasel&sinusinst

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University Schmed

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Swain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Premier Health Management Inc.2880 Dauphin St Mobile, AL 36606
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office1302 US Highway 98 Daphne, AL 36526
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office610 Providence Park Dr E Ste 203 Mobile, AL 36695
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    Dauphin West Surgery Center3701 Dauphin St Mobile, AL 36608
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mobile Infirmary

      5 Mobile Infirmary Cir
      Mobile, AL 36607
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Providence Hospital

      6801 Airport Blvd
      Mobile, AL 36608

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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