Richard Swenson, M.D.

Great combination of people and surgical skills. I highly recommend him.

Thorough, informative and genuinely interested in patient's questions and providing unhurried complete answers.

Excellent surgery I was a little slow with PT Will continue to walk and work weight lose. Thank you for a good job

Dr. Swenson is great. He is9 kind and caring and has a good sense of humor.

Exceptional Doctor with a great bedside manner and very calm, confident demeanor! Height recommended

Friendly and experienced.

The doctor actually listened before making up his mind on how to treat. Great mix of humor and seriousness. Very professional and I felt like a 'Specialist' actually heard my issue before moving on to treat it. Excellent Doctor.

I was told I needed to take 8 to 10 xrays of my hips before doctor saw me. I was there for bursitis inflammation and pain. I know X-rays are not required to diagnose bursitis. I had no injuries. I explained to the med assistant I did not need x-rays. She left and came back and told me the doctor requires xrays before he sees me. If I chose not to get x-rays I can leave the exam room and tell exit clerk that I cancel my appointment. I canceled my appointment as instructed and left in pain and disappointed that OrthoAZ refused to help me with cortisone injection merely because I didn't want unnecessary x-rays. A sad experience for me. EW

I have not seen Dr Swenson before today. I wanted to discuss surgery on right knee. He thoroughly explain the risks, what I need to do before surgery, my medical insurance coverage and when he would do the surgery.

Dr. Swenson took the time to explain my knee injury. He was very thorough and went over my options. Appreciated his bedside manner.

Doctor was over an hour behind schedule. He did not provide any helpful treatment options for hip pain.

He's Great

Doc did excellent job on my hip

On time, explained all to me in simple words.

He’s a great Doctor and knows his profession! He listened most compassionately. He did a fine job on my left knee replacement. I wish I could have had this done years ago!

Good listener, explain things well, was compassionate.

Great experience.

Dr. Swenson is professional and also compassionate. He takes time to answer all our questions and treats us with respect. I would recommend him for any orthopedic need.

Professional, skilled, easy to talk to. He took the time to show me xrays on both hips to show me the symmetry and the future of my hip which hasn't been replaced.

Exceptional in every way!

Dr. Swenson is generous with his time. I am confident he cares about me and my progress.

Excellent doctor/surgeon. I had many medical issues that were unexpected. Dr Swenson conferred with other surgeons to have the best out come for my knee (broke the knee implant 7 weeks post op). It's been a long haul but he has done the very best to be sure my medical & mental health have stayed positive. We have many more months to go as we aren't at physical therapy yet. The plan is to move forward slowly to build my strength so I can walk fairly normal. I would highly recommend Dr Swenson for any knee procedure!!

Thank you

Just had my one year check up after a total knee replacement, Dr. Swenson is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Right from the first visit he has always told me exactly what to expect and is a highly skilled surgeon. I would strongly recommend him to anyone considering surgery.

I have utilized Dr Swenson for several knee surgeries. Good bedside, gifted surgeon, explains procedures in detail. He has definitely gone the extra mile for me:and it is much appreciated!

Dr Swenson, has been very encouraging to me and my upcoming knee surgery. I would refer him to anyone that needs surgery.

He got me in promptly

always is in a hurry and makes the patient wonder if he or she is getting all that Dr. swenson has to give.

Direct & to the point!!!

Dr. Swenson was very personable, had explained everything i could expect and was available to answer all my questions and concerns. Thank you Dr. Swenson!

He is good at trying all conventional methods first to see what works and what helps before he resorts to surgery.

Very personable however we weren’t seen until after 10:30 for our 9:45 appointment! Not sure if it’s scheduling but our schedules are equally as important as his.

Always helpful and cares about his patients.

Seemed rushed but competent.

Always personable and effective

Great Guy

Dr. Swenson talks with you, not at you . Keeps it real, gives you your options in terms that are simple to understand. Highly recommended.

Communicated well.

Dr Swenson is the best!! Spends as much time needed to explain necessary issues.

Such a great and compassionate Doctor. Ask questions and listens to the answers. Has never rushed me. Very gentle when putting shot in my knees. Very Polite. Fantastic Doctor. Recommend him highly.

I did not get an explanation for the problem I went in for. Instead, Dr. S focused on the "total absence of the patellae" without making a connection to that fact and the problem I went in for. Further, I was not offered a chance to review the X-rays for myself, for my own visual understanding--which is absolutely necessary if I am to manage to accommodate to the best use of my legs in spite of having somewhere mislaid my patellae. As often happens, an older woman's intuition and awareness of her own body and body changes, in my attempt to focus on the progression of the problem I now needed to understand, the good doctor, who now knew there would be no need for surgery, slumped a bit in attention and stifled a yawn. I can forgive him for that, of course, but I still want to see my X-rays and have been provided with a cellular-level explanation of my problem--which I need in order to manage the best way to live with it, if I can't modify it or correct it. Label alone doesn't work.

Best of the best!

Very friendly, informational, and gave me a very conservative way to manage my pain instead of pushing surgery. I was very pleased!

Very professional, answered my questions completely, very personable.

Dr. Swenson is a caring doctor and did an great job on my total knee replacement.

We kind of felt that because he was going on vacation and he overbooked and the fact that we had to wait over an hour and a half to see him, and then he rushed us. It was just a little disconcerting.

Great Doc. Understood my situation and we came up with a game Plan

Best ortho doctor in AZ

great conversation, a good attitude.. Made it really easy talk to.. happy we chose Dr Swenson 😊

Got right to the point no nonesense

Dr Swenson is very thorough. He is caring as well.

Was very calm an reassuring about my treatment. I’m Grateful for the approach and humor mixed in. My Wife was very impressed with Dr. Swenson.

he listened ... more than other Dr.

Very Friendly and highly professional. He knows my needs as a patient and works and encourages me with the best options of care.

He's definitely blessed with a talent . My knee was quite bad. I had total knee replacement. it's now 7 weeks and I'm walking almost normally. I had to do my part in all this too.

Thank you so much for all your hard work. Everyone there made me felt so welcome as a new patient..

Wonderful experience. Great care.

Compassionate, knowledgeable and easy to understand. Will always come back to see Dr. Swenson!

Dr Swenson is great. I feel comfortable when I asking questions. He explains

Dr. Swenson is Excellent! He is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain things in a completely comprehensible fashion. He is also compassionate and I am glad to be under his guidance and care.

No comments

Great bedside manner and explained things very well. On time, thorough, friendly and knowledgeable.

Dr. Swenson is awesome! He takes his time, discusses and explains options, and answers all my questions which allows me to make the best decision for my treatment plan. I don’t feel forced into a decision. He is just a very nice person.

Very thorough easy to understand. Made me very comfortable about an upcoming surgery

Hey was very easy to talk to and very personable. He took into consideration all of my concerns and health history, and recommended the best options considering my history. I would definitely see him again.

Dr. Swenson is one of the most amazing doctors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is not only an expert in what he does but he truly cares about the patient. He is kind, approachable and answers questions. He went way above and beyond for me and I owe him a huge debt of gratitude. I trust him implicitly and so should you.

Informative

He was not in a hurry to move on to his next patient, but stayed and explained and recommended the way forward to the left knee replacement I need.

Gives you his time. Never rushed. Time to ask questions and get answers. Very professional.

Dr. Swenson is not only personable and easy to talk to, but he is a very skilled and talented surgeon. He was able to successfully treat my very bad knee with a total knee replacement. The surgery process and recovery have been easy and much better than I had anticipated. I attribute this to his skill as a surgeon. I would highly recommend Dr. Swenson and Ortho Arizona to everyone. I cannot thank him enough!

Good sense of humor. Very nice man.

He’s very thorough and very kind. He has a good doctor explain things that are going on and tells you where you’re at in the healing process and what the plan is!! Thanks, Dr Swenson

Uses conservative measures first, explains your condition & treatment options: and patient focused.

Very personal and attentive. I felt very comfortable with his knowledge and the questions that he asked. Also wanted me to be sure of what I could experience

Getting straight to the problem, Start plan A and had a plan B to take care of my pain.

He's great. Always tells it the way it is today he was running really behind

Very pleasant, proffessional and helpful I am happy that he's my Surgeon because he actually listens to me and I am happy with my Post Op progress

Excellent Communications.

Super doctor! My knee replacement went great and it was 4 years ago. Still doing great!

Excellent doctor. Very concerned about his patients.

Thank you, learned alot an will proceed with therapy.

Good Doctor/Surgeon, takes his time with the patient and not in a "in and out rush".

I really enjoy Dr. Swenson’s bedside manner, his PA is very knowledgeable. The office experience is very nice. He straight to the point as well as being very personable and I like that in a surgeon.

Dr. Swenson explained everything completely to me and told what all needs to be done. I was very pleased with the care.

Great doc!

Good service and understanding

Dr. Swenson answered all of my questions and fully explained my options regarding my knee injury. He was personable and professional.

He's amazing!! He explained everything, answered all our questions, and made me feel like I was in good hands. He was honest and open about the surgery and my outcome.

Answered my questions and told me what he thought.

Excellent skills. Great bedside manor.

Very through

Was just what the doctor ordered

He listened to me like he cared and wanted to help.

Very helpful

Dr Swenson was very helpful, discussed all the options for my knee pain and provided a caring and thorough explanation of how to move forward. I felt I was in good hands. It was a positive experience and would recommend him to others. He made sure I have follow up appointments and available for questions.

Just met Dr. Swenson yesterday and he was terrific. He explained my issue and recommended a conservative approach. He provided some treatment on my knee while I was there and today is is feeling better. He is the second doctor from OrthoArizona I have dealt with with the first being Dr. Montague who did hand surgery this past spring. It is clear that OrthoArizona has top notch doctors. Highly recommend.

He took time to understand my needs and even go a second opinion on the MRI. I thought he was very thorough and honest. He was not all gun hoe just to do surgery. I liked that

Dr. Swenson is one of the most intelligent, friendly, patient doctor I've had in a long time. He cares about his patients and will keep on top of any issues if necessary.

Dr Swenson is the best

Dr.Swenson is exceptional as an orthopedic surgeon. My knee replacement has been truly life changing and I am grateful to be able to walk pain free and continue working. Dr Swenson is definitely one of the best in the business.

Dr. Swenson listens well and gives good answers. He seems very caring.

Dr. Swenson is great! Highly recommend if you need surgery. He genuinely cares and takes the time to explain everything in lay-man terms. He listens and answers any and all my questions.

Dr.Swenson gave me my life back! I had knee replacement in February and another one May. He is byfar the best Dr I've ever seen. I would highly recommend him!

Dr Swenson spends as much time with me to answer all my questions. He’s always very honest and upfront with his answers and comments. I feel very confident in his ability to give me the best knee replacement possible.

I appreciate his straightforward manner and professionalism

Dr. Swenson is awesome! I’ve had both knee replaced and Dr. Swenson did both surgeries. Highly recommended.

Dr. Swenson took the time to listen to my Vince try Ms.

Dr Swenson is very confident, knowledgeable and so kind. He is honest and tells it like it is! He answers questions and is passionate about his work.

Communicates well with patients. Listens and answers any and all questions. Surgery went extremely well. All follow ups went fantastic. I would highly recommend Dr. Swenson for anyone needing knee replacement.

Totally impressed with the professionalism and skill Dr Swenson shows.

Got along with Dr. Swenson and his staff. Knee replacement went well and recovered quickly. Ready for round 2 with replacement of the other knee.

Knowledgeable and personable. Very pleased with surgery results.

takes his time.

Gave me all the facts, didn’t sugar coat but gave me the truth

Excellent manner, inspires confidence, and informative. Would definitely recommend and use again.

Dr. Swenson has done both of my hip replacements. If I ever need any other joint replacements, I will be back.

Excellent experience!

Great surgeon! In tune with his patients and communicates well!

Great doctor

So pleased with Doctor Swenson. He did a total knee replacement. Very caring. Takes his time answering all my questions. I never feel like his is rushing.

Very thorough.

Great bedside manner, easy to talk to.

Amazing surgeon and great personality.

I am always comfortable in my visits with Dr. Swenson.

good communicator.I have great confidance in nis direction

Very nice, straight forward, like him

Doctor Swenson is an excellent listener. He gave me my options in a concise and knowledgeable. A credit to the profession.

Professional

I thought he showed excellent judgement and wisdom. Stated I only needed to return if there continues to be a problem. I appreciated that. Treated me well and respectfully.

Recent hip replacement surgery - happy with procedure and process and Dr. Swenson’s willingness to work with me thru my concerns.

After a long wait, he was well worth the wait. He was honest, explained everything about why I needed the surgery sooner than later as other attempts to help have failed, especially since bone on bone in my knee. I appreciate total honesty.

doctor was awesome front desk lost my sign in i sat in waiting room for 2 hours and 10 minutes

I am a difficult case but feel Dr. Swenson is the right doctor to help.

This office needs to learn how to manage themselves. Will never come back here.

Tells you details, personality. takes time to listen.

Very nice and professional

Frank, concerned, and yet conservative. A great visit

he made me feel like I was important to him.

As a new patient, AZ Ortho was timely and got my X-rays done before seeing Dr. Swenson. Dr. Swenson could then use them and do a physical exam to diagnose what was causing my pain. I am hopeful that now I can get relief. The doctor did not rush, explained the problem, and how to treat it. Very satisfying experience!

Visiting for the first time.. Enjoyable experience. No long waits.. Staff very nice and professional.. Dan

was pretty thorough, but could have used something written down for me to go back to

Great doctor very personable and knowledgeable

Very Concerned About the way I am feeling. Took X-rays and explained the knee replacement

Great experience very thorough

Very easy to work with and straight answers

Dr. Swenson is always nice and professional. He talks while I get my injections and it’s a welcome distraction. Also, his office always runs efficiently. Thank you to Dr. Swenson and his staff.

Refreshingly straight forward, appears confident and knowledgeable.

My journey as a new patient has just start, but to a good start. Dr Swenson and staff were professional, friendly and informative also answered all my questions. It was not the outcome that I was looking for but I hope that the place where I'm having my surgery is as professional as Dr Swenson and staff.

Is a kind and very thero doctor.. love all he does to make sure it will go the best it can.

I was very please with him

Confident but not cocky Doctor

I'm very happy with my knee replacement surgeon,Dr Swenson, and have recommended him to 3 of my friends.

Great listener, and explained my situation very thoroughly and I left with a good understanding of how to move forward

Finally a Doctor Who listens. His skill is exceptional. I think he’s fabulous

Relatable,, informative, good experience, had suggestions and approvh

I wish Dr. Swenson would have spent more than five minutes with me. I had questions about the injection I was receiving.

Takes the time to explain things. Listens to your concerns. Comes across as genuine. And confident. Makes you feel better about something that is broken.

Friendly, professional, compassionate, honest, informative and surgically excellent. All I could ask for in an orthopedic surgeon. Thank you for such a great experience.

Dr Swenson, is such a highly skilled surgeon, I was fortunate to have both knees replaced by him.

Love his bed side manner. He just did a total knee replacement for me. Came to my post opt appointment with questions. He takes his time & answers all of them.

He addressed my concerns and we developed a plan. I am comfortable with our decision to move forward with surgery.

Excellent care, no BS, knows what he is talking about

He gave the best news.. no surgery.. great info on how to improve at the gym with therapy. Thank you Doc Swenson!

Great.

He seems to be on top of what is going on with me although I don't see him that often

Always friendly and listens to my concerns

Energetic, friendly, and knowledge. Great staff too!

Love, love, love Dr Swenson. So easy to talk to and takes time with his patients. Highly recommend 10 stars

Easy to talk with and provides Excellent advise to combat my knees issues

I so appreciate his willingness to honestly answer questions without making me feel like I am interrupting his schedule.

Took the time to answer all my questions.

Good with patients & an excellent surgeon.

Last yr- on a scale of 1-10, my hip pain was 40! He replaced it- stellar job. Today I choose to see him as my other hip was acting up. He takes his time, listens and explains. Fortunately it would seem just a little PT will probably do it

dr swenson is very courteous and concerned with my health. his staff, schuedling is very spot on .with me not feeling rushed along or waiting too long.

From my first visit I had a really good feeling about Dr Swenson! My surgery was a Great success and being able to walk without pain is Awesome!

Very friendly. Answers questions.

I love that he listens.

Friendly and professional, he answered all my questions and reviewed my care plan thoroughly.

Explained the knee surgery extensively and told me about all the requirements for surgery.

He was very thorough, and explained everything in terms I could understand.

Dr. Swenson is my go to hip doctor! I would recommend him highly.

I was very nervous having to have hip replacement but Dr. Swenson was excellent!

Excellent service and bedside manner!!

Great doctors at Arizona Ortho. On my pre-op Dr Swenson did a through job explaining the procedure and the follow-up. The scar from the operation is almost impossible to see.

Very straight forward and I like that!! I am 5 weeks into knee replacement revision and am doing great. Thanks doc Swenson!

Very pleased that Dr. Swenson is my doctor

Dr. Swenson is friendly, thorough and very knowledgeable. His office staff is the same. I called to get a January appt for a cortisone injection and they got me in the same day. I love this practice. All practices should follow their lead. Thank you Dr. Swenson and staff.

Very professional, explained everything for me to understand. Thank you

Great guy! Great doctor!

Hé is so kind and understanding and will listen to any questions you have!

Did better than I expected.

He was thorough and gave me a bunch of good information

Very competent doctor.

AWWWsome crew

He’s a 20 on a 1-10 scale. Excellent surgeon with excellent bedside manner. The best outcome of a technically difficult surgery I could have ever hoped for.

Dr. Swenson is excellent. I’ve been very happy with my visits. Thank you.

He was pleasant. And he didn't have an attitude when asked too many questions.

Explains things t

He helped me so much and surgery was good, his help getting me through therapy and recovery was more than I could have imagined!

Was very straight forward and made great recommendations. Both my husband and myself are very pleased.

Knows what he's talking about! Seems caring about my situation and willing to help out on my behalf.

Great 1st impression! Knowledgeable and easy to talk to!

I found Dr Swenson to be straight forward addressing concerns. I chose him after reading other reviews on line, I was not disappointed.

Pretty straight forward??????

while I waited some time once I was in the exam room the doctor was polite and personable when he camein. I do not agree with his assessment of my pain and will probably not return for that reason.

Very nice dr who has a very positive attitude. Really like him gave me other options where I thought I had none

Very polite and professional.

The person I met was nothing like his ortho Arizona profile He seemed bored with my case....and he made me feel like I was totally wasting his time

Very nice. Didn’t have to wait long to see him. U

Very professional and knows what he’s doing. Easy to talk to

Excellent care and in easy to understand language. Very professional

Always listening and interested in my welfare.

Quick assessment of the problem and a timely scheduling of surgery.

I think he's great. He listens and answers all questions.

Very thorough. Explained what my issue with my knees are and recommended treatment.

If you have to have total knee replacement surgery Dr.Swenson is the best! He explains everything to you in plain terms and really listens to you about any concerns you may have.

This was the first time I saw Dr. Swenson and I feel confident that he can help me feel be.

Excellent!!??????????

Very comfortable to talk to

Always thorough and always professional

Down-to-earth, regular guy. Knowledgeable, to the point. I can tell he cares.

Always happy to see him. Great communication about my well being and solution focused for long term health

I like his straight forward approach.

I liked Dr Swenson, he told me everything I needed to know. I went in for a second opinion..he took x-rays and I was satisfied with what he told me. Go back in 3 months for recheck.

Doctor Swenson always takes his time. Always explains all my questions.

great and friendly doctor

He was very informative about my condition

Professional and friendly service

He was very helpful.

Professional - respected - no nonsense evaluation providing key treatment options

Professional attention. Patient with questions.

Dr Swenson was friendly and listened to my issues. He provided a couple of suggestions and what he thought would be best. Glad he is my Ortho Dr

Great surgeon!

Dr. Swenson is thorough, honest, professional, and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Swenson for your orthopedic needs.

Wonderful very informative on the procedure. 9 weeks post op and I feel pretty good. I would and have recommended Dr. Swenson to others.

He is a great doctor he listens to you and takes the time to help you

Awesome Dr!

Good listener and pleasant Explained everything and hopefully solved my problem for now.

he knows his stuff and is willing to talk to you

He was nice, listened to my concerns, and gave treatment options

Awesome Dr. kind and has time for alittle conversation. Glad to have him as a provider for my knee.

Great service. Love coming to him

Very nice doctor. He's awesome

Great doctor, surgeon, person!

Great doctor!

Doctor Swenson explains things very well and listens to and addresses any concerns.

Very knowledgeable, efficient and personable. Thanks for the care!

The doctor wasn’t terrible but the practice was! I arrived at 10:40 for a 11:00 appointment and left without being seen at 12:15. I had another appointment in Phoenix at 12:30

Very caring and answers all questions. Very supportive of the patient’s healing process.

Very friendly and knowledgeable, great staff.

Dr Swenson took more time with me addressing my concerns than any other doctor I have seen. His expertise was phenomenal. Is truly a doctor that is concerned about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone having a total hip replacement. He listens, he cares and you don’t find it in every doctor. Thank you Dr. Swanson for giving me my life back. Bless you!

He is so friendly and will take the time to explain everything to you in regular English and not all medical terms. He listens and alleviates any concerns you may have!

Dr. Swenson, has an excellent bed side manner, very professional but kindly and honest,I really like him and felt good working with him.

he is so professional and sympathetic and through

Always Awesome! Great physician, great communicator!

Doctor was great and knowledgeable

great "bedside" manner

Great bed side manner . Takes the time to listen to the patients needs and concerns , and together with the patient comes up with solutions.

dr swenson and his staff were very efficient and pleasant. his diagnosis was spot on and his treatment plan was tailored around my concerns, and i had a lot of input.

Dr Swenson was excellent in evaluating my hip pain. Great in his explanation and he was most friendly putting me in a very relaxed attitude. Most Doctors do not do this. Thank you Dr. Swenson.

Spend time evaluating my condition and accessing options open to me . I left feeling confident of my choice and knew what to do in the future.

Dr Swenson is always respectful, yet frank and honest. Not steering me toward surjury unless absolutely necessary!

Total knee 6 weeks ago. Have had a great experience and Dr Swenson did a great job in my knee replacement surgery. He is kind, calm and answers all questions . I’m recovering nicely.

Dr Swenson is Amazing, Kind, Professional, Fantastic personality & just an all around GREAT doctor. He took his time with me, got with another doctor about my MRI results before I even came in for my follow up appt because he knew that Dr. Porter would be the better choice for my case! What a GREAT guy he is. I would highly recommend him to anyone that asks :) Thank you Dr Swenson for being so GREAT We super uber Appreciate you!!!

Dr Swenson listens and gives informative answers. Has always been positive and encouraging. Gives clear and understandable assessment.

Phenomenal Dr explain everything from treatment to options!

My knee surgery was very successful!

Runs about 30 minutes late Doesn’t spend a whole lot of time with you but appears to really know what he is doing . I would recommend

Doctor Swenson was fantastic! Very patient, kind, understanding and willing to spend quality time explaining everything to me. His PA, Matthew was awesome as well. In fact, I would give five out of five to everyone at ortho Arizona that I’ve met! When you’re hurting, it’s awfully nice to be treated kindly by a professional staff all the way from Check in to check out! Thank you guys!

The wait was horrible today. We ate told to be there 15 minutes early. I waited 35 minutes to get x-rays and then another 20 to 25 minutes until I saw the doctor.

Other than being 45 minutes behind he was attentive. I understand that doctors can run behind but if it were the reverse, I would be turned away. Dr., Swenson is a good doctor.

Excellent doctor

Very down to earth, very knowledgeable.

good sense of humor and knowledgeable.

Listens to the patient & advises both sides of the situation. He is the best.

Efficient and 99% painless

Great treatment, every time.

Professional and takes time to explain. Promotes a sense of security.

Really good. Don’t think a doctor has ever seen me before the scheduled appointment time until this. Very efficient and professional.

As of npw, I am impressed with Dr. Swenson. Let's see how my hip surgery comes out. He has explained everything to me clearly.

I found Dr. Swenson to be very knowledgeable, very honest, and kind. He made me feel relaxed. He explained everything in layman’s terms. He had an excellent bedside manner. I would highly recommend him to my friends and family.

So professional. Good bedside manner

Great guy. Knowledgeable. Am looking forward to his continual care.

Very knowledgeable and friendly Dr

Very kind, knowledgeable & polite. We really liked him.

Dr. Swenson provides excellent service and treatment.

Dr. Swenson is a very dedicated and compassionate surgeon. He is very confident of his skills and projects that to his patients. I found him very reassuring and comforting. The hip replacement I received was accomplished quickly and very professionally and reassurance all the way. Every question I raised, was responded to in most professional manner. I was very pleased with his abilities and total confidence in his manner. thank you Dr. Swenson

He was very meticulous and caring. I never felt rushed, he always had time for my questions. If I need orthopedic surgery in the future he will be my surgeon.

Very knowledgeable and very personable too.

FINALLY FOUND A PHYSICIAN WHO PUT A TAIL TO MY MYSTERY LEG/HIP ISSUE WHICH HAS FOLLOWED ME FOR 6 MONTHS

Thank you for a thorough & informative evaluation

Very through and polite. Answered all my questions and gave me information I needed for my knee surgery.

Smart, experienced, clear communicator and listener, exudes confidence that transferred to me as his patient. I left with a short term plan of action, and a deeper understanding of longer term steps including possible surgery.

Very knowledgeable and caring. Listens to you and provides options

He was very interested & very Professional & most of all he had a very good attitude.

Was seen very quickly and everyone was very friendly and polite

Listens well. Compassionate, thorough. Very efficient.

Admire his honesty about procedures and what works and what doesn’t

Very happy, great results. This is a full replacement on my right knee.

Very good at explain the procedure and what all my options were.

Bedside manor needs some work

had an excellent visit, doctor swenson was very knowledgeable and helped me understand the issues i am having with my hip and knees.

He takes the time to listen to you and he explains procedures very well. I highly recommend the doctors at OrthoArizona to my friends!

Always enjoy a Dr that takes time to talk even if it's just a few minutes.

Appreciated the time he took to review/explain my diagnosis and what options would be.

I just started with Doctor Swenson in November. Was going to another doctor. He takes his time, answers all your questions. Explains in an way to understand.

Dry professional and thorough

Good bedside manner.

I’ve had trouble with my right hip for five years. I’ve had epidurals, gone to chiropractors, physical therapy etc with not much release. Dr Swenson took a look at my x-rays and immediately knew it was Bursitis. I wish I would have gone to home 5 yrs sooner!

A good & informative meeting with Dr. Swenson..

Very caring and made my office visit pleasant.

Great doctor and I like him as a doctor and as a person! Good care!

Looking forward to a successful knee replacement on 5/10’

Very professional and easy to visit with about my problem

Very happy with Docter Swenson.

Explains everything clearly. Quite methodical yet compassionate.

The whole visit went well - fast and efficient. Happy.

A good listener and took the time to explain my situation

Doctor Swenson was great. Very knowledgeable, knew right away what my problem was.

Good explanation of issues

I was very happy with him and his suggestions on how to help me .

Took plenty of time to explain long term how I could best manage my diagnosis to prevent flare ups, as well as how to manage flare ups.

Very thorough, gave me options and guidance.

Dr. Swenson is a high caliber Orthopedic Surgeon. He is genuinely concerned for the health of his patients. I would highly recommend him to others and will be seeing him for all future orthopedic needs in the future.

Very thorough. Easy to talk to. Excellent doctor.

I thought Dr. Swenson was very informative and taking into consideration I was looking for a second opinion regarding my existing knee replacement. Dr. Swenson gave me a lot of great advice and direction.

doctor great, staff great, x-am room not very clean...that was disappointing

He’s a great doctor, he took good care of me, he did a wonderful job on my knee. He really cares about patients—-best Doc ever—thank you!

Thorough, concerned, helpful.

Your staff gets five stars too!

Very helpful in discussing my options....felt genuinely concerned about my condition.

Always prompt. Asks a lot of questions. Very professional!

Knew and understood exactly the issues with my knee and explained clearly the problems and treatment. He also explained that it was my choice to proceed from here and the treatment and all this when I asked his opinions and recommendations.

I waited an hour and a half in the exam room. I understand emergencies though. He gave me a shot in my knee said it would take the pain away in a few minutes. 6 hours later and the pain is still there.

very professinal

So caring

Easy to talk to and asked lots of question

He was very caring and offered me immediate help with my ailments and a clear outline of steps I need to take for down the road. So grateful!

Dr. Swenson is always kind and very professional in his treatments!! His care has helped a lot with my knees.

So caring and so positive. He instills confidence in the patient.

Dr. Swenson is very efficient & professional, he explains the treatment given and how long after to follow up with him.

1st visit..Dr Swenson took the time 2 explain in detail my problems & options

Dr Swenson has been very supportive and did a great job on my knee replacement

Dr. Swenson, was thoughtful, listened to what I had to say, and make sound recommendations for a healthy recovery which included physical therapy.

Nice doctor. I enjoyed meeting him.

Great experience

Dr. Swenson was very confident in explaining my choices. I look forward to working with him.

Dr. Swenson did my right knee replacement. I’m on the road to recovery!

Precise, thorough, supportive and kind

Thank you for attending us so well. We appreciate your kind assessment of my health problem and your help to solve my pain problems. We appreciated your help. Jim and Karen Heck.

He is very nice and everytime I have to get a shot in my knee he is very gentle and it really doesn't hurt.

Great Dr.

Very good surgeon

very knowledgeable, efficient and excellent communicator. Also very professional.

Very prompt and friendly.

Very personable, kind and knowledgeable.

Very Good.

Great experience. FAst check in,quick xrays. And the Dr spent plenty of time with me explaining diagnosis and options. Would highly recommend them.

excellent

He listens.

Very pleased with the information I received from Doctor Swenson. He is very easy to talk to & has me on the right track.

Answered all my questions & I never felt like the doctor was in a rush

Good doctor! Felt comfortable and communicated well

He listens

EXPLAINS EVERYTHING VERY CLEARLY AND MAKES ME FEEL COMPFORTABLE

Listened to my concerns, answered my questions, his advice was based on my needs. A bit rushed but I continue to recommend him to my friends.

Great doc! Great service!

Great as always

Today's visit was good! Thanks! Have a Merry Christmas.

Dr Swenson is gentle and kind. Very helpful with my concerns.

Patient, knowledgeable, and friendly!

He was very to the point. Didn’t think my complaint of pain was the problem. Just exercise. I feel like he blew me off. I left feeling very stupid.

Very nice doctor

Thorough exam & explanation of condition along with possible methods of addressing my situation

Professional, caring, and on time. I have complete trust in Dr. Swenson.

Dr. Swenson was professional and knowledgeable.

Very professional, efficient and kind.

Friendly! Explained upcoming procedure in great detail snd easy to understand - took the time to answer all my questions and to make me feel heard - look forward to working with him again

Doctor Swenson is very professional and kind.

What a friendly Dr.

Dr Swenson is a very positive person and very encouraging

Provided the service I needed to relieve my right knee pain. Very efficient & professional.

The only thing I did not like , was waiting for the Doc to come in the room where I was to be next getting my procedure done.

Great service

Very courteous and professional. I felt very comfortable with him, he answered all my questions without me feeling rushed. Definitely would recommend Dr. Swenson.

Friendly and takes his time helping you out.

Dr Swenson is great! I use to see Dr Keller but he retired. So Dr Swenson had big shoes to fill, he has met up to the task & then some. Dr Swenson is thorough & explains everything in detail. I highly recommend Dr. Swenson to anyone with orthopedic issues.

Wonderfully competent, compassionate, and caring ortho surgeon. He just did my second hip my second hip replacement. His staff is incredibly caring too. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Swenson!

I like how he speaks on my level... I understand everything he explains to me.

Wonderful doctor.

Honest, direct and actually has a personality.

He was very professional and very pleasant

I met Dr. Swenson for the first time yesterday. I was impressed by his direct answers about possible surgery. He did not sugar coat the post op period. But noted that after hard work in PT, most people are very happy with knee replacement.

Very good doctor he spends a lot of time with me.

Very candid but in a good way.

Like him very much. Gave me no nonsense advice

He has spent almost a year trying everything short of surgery for my painful knee. Today he helped me look at the whole picture and will now help me move forward with a new knee.

Very personable. Always makes you feel like you are his only patient.

Very thorough exam and extremely personal

Professional as always,Very caring

Professional. Compassionate. Knowledgeable.

Dr Swenson was very professional and provided me with valuable information about the care of my knee. He outlined a plan of continued care and helpful information for my follow-up appointments. The Steroid shot he administered to my knee worked immediately. Thank you Dr. Swenson!

Went in expecting probable surgery. Left learning that a return to my OCP for treating Probable Shingles Virus. Both are very painful, but Shingles seems to be worse.

Provided options with pros & cons I was able to make the best decision for me. Articulate with terms I would understand. Personalized my health needs. Gave me options with ball park financial decisions. Liked him. Feel very comfortable working with him.

Dr Swenson is n amazing doctor!

What an amazing doctor. Dr. Swenson puts you at ease and really listens to you. I could have not asked for a better surgeon to replace my hip.

My mother went in today and saw Dr. Swenson for the first time. She came out smiling and saying how nice he was. That he seemed to be concerned about her problem and was very supportive. Thank you Dr. Swenson for taking the time with my mom.

He has a great manner Easy to talk to and actually listens to what the patient is saying.

I recommend him whenever I can.

He answered all my question and diagnosed my pain while others couldn’t. He outlined my options and future.

He is amazing and caring and listens to your concerns. God bless him in all things and his profession.

I did not know a thing about Dr, Swenson until I googled him...after my first appointment was scheduled. I have no regrets. He is professional, personable, and logical. He was a great fit for me. The TKR surgery went well and I was appreciative that he was thoughtful about contacting my husband right after surgery via cell phone since family could not be with patients during covid. I have already recommended him to friends.

Just had a total hip replacement by Dr Swenson. It was excellent!

Very good experience with everybody.

Honest and open, professional but caring. Would highly recommend.

Very caring no

Excellent Professional Medical Service!! 5-STAR

Dr. Richard is good a good communicator. He listens, and he explains things succinctly. Doesn't beat around the bush. He's efficient with his time and his appointments.

He listens to what I want done with my health.

Second visit with Dr Swenson. Both times very knowledgeable and professional.

He was straight forward and didn't pull any punches but with a sincere attitude of care.

Great talk

Presented all the options for my treatment. Spent good amount of time with me.

Our first appointment- the dr seems knowledgeable, caring and covered all of our questions. I liked that he is cautious about surgery taking in other health concerns

My appointment was wonderful. The options to help with my knee problem was very positive. Very personable. Listened to what my problem was.

Well, I have not had my TKR yet, but thus far, I have been impressed with Dr. Swenson. He is friendly, straightforward, and seems to use common sense and logic. I am comfortable with him and find communicating easy...which is a plus.

Awesome and very nice. On time. Very polite and explains everything.

Great doctor! Surgery went very well as well as post op care

Knowledgeable but with an abrupt bedside manner. Did not act like he believed me.

Dr. Swenson is amazing. He listens to you and provides answers in a very caring manner. Awesome doctor.

Very personable and knowledgeable. Waited on hour for him to see me. Very frustrating.

Shot in knee not too bad. No pain now.

Add obviously reviewed my chart because even though I hadn’t seen him since January he was up-to-date on why I was there. And happy to assist me.

He was a really cool guy. Very smart and not pretentious.

Pleasant. Knowledgeable and friendly.

Send to care

Even though the outlook of a possible 4th knee replacement looms in the future, Dr. Swenson is the real deal! His constant positive outlook and encouragement mean a lot!!

Dr. Swensen will listen to you about your concerns and pains.. I have lived with my bad hip for quite some time now and he has done the job getting rid of it. Thank you

Is there a rating higher than 5 stars?? Dr. Swenson is skilled, knowledgeable, intuitive and compassionate. I have seldom felt so cared for and respected.

When you make an appointment with Dr. Swenson, you will see him and not a nurse practitioner. You can expect straight forward feedback. He tells it like it is so important decisions can be made regarding your condition. What I like most is the different processes run efficiently from the receptionists, nurses, admin staff, surgery staff, hospital staff, etc.

Dr. Swenson was very thorough, honest, and professional. He gave me the info I needed to make my decisions. I plan to call for an appointment for Steroid injections soon, and will probably schedule the hip replacement in the near future.

Dr. Swanson tells you what you need to know now but around the bush that’s kind of doctor I like and a very pleasant person

Honest about what to expect after surgery.

He’s “Awesome"🎉🎉 He's Transparent, Clear, Concise, & Very Organized. He. Listens Very Well,. He engages in Objective Decision Making😋 Chantilly 6/11/2020

Communicate well, is personable and informative

Very knowledgeable, professional and personable.

Dr. Swenson is a precise and caring surgeon who goes well beyond what might be normally expected

Very caring and proficient.

Provides great feedback. Easy doctor to work with.

Very friendly and efficient.

Dr R Swenson is excellent

Dr. Swenson advised me of all my concerns

Had a good chat - guess it takes a long time to know patients - I'm sure he goes through many. All I know is my knee feels AWESOME today.

Very nice doctor pays very close attention when you talk to him also ask if you’re feeling ok or if you have any pain Also explains to you and details on the problem that I have So I’ll be aware later on in life What might be possible of my injury would happen👍🏻🙂

Very personable and professional. Answered all my questions and provided clear guidance.

I enjoy every visit with Dr Swenson. He shows genuine concern and listens. He responds with options and things I need to perform myself to improve. I didn't care for my Last Orthopedic surgeon . I will stick with Dr Swenson!!

Great, honest, expert advice with options. Nicely done Dr. This visit I did Telemed due to Corona and scheduling conflict. Fantastic experience and convenient.

Dr. Swenson portrays superior expertise and conveys a demeanor of ultimate care about his patients.

Dr. Swenson is thorough and conservative--just what I want in my doctor.

Dr. Swenson knew what needed to be done and I agreed. It was that simple!

I feel very comfortable in this office. Dr. Swenson took the time to explain my knee problems and what could be done.

Friendly, answered all questions, and then some. Proud to be one of his patients.

Very Honest and thorough!

Very knowledgeable. A little abrupt.

He’s a great Dr and when I do need the surgery it will be him. He’s professional but very heartwarming, Thankyou Kay

Caring snd honest about what to expect each step of the way.

Professionalism at its best! A good listener who has the ability to explain in plain terms what he recommends to be done.

I appreciated the time he took to talk to me about my condition and what I need to be doing to help my.

I like the way he thinks -- common sense approach & does not try to make everything a drama. Surgery is last resort & problem needs to be a lot more severe before considering cutting. I agree!!!

He treats you on a personal level. He listens to you & your concerns & suggests what he feels is the best option for you at the moment

Dr Swenson showed respect for my personal/religious beliefs while doing his best with the procedure I needed. Very respectable and competent surgeon.

Great appointment. Thanks

Good Surgeon. Very understanding. Lets you know exactly what's going no.

He is great. Takes time and answers questions, explains , shows xrays.

good Doc

He was very understanding and considerate this morning. Told me what he thinks I need to do to improve my situation.

Friendly, answers all your questions, and does not have the better than you attitude so many doctors have! Nice guy!

excellent surgery-excellent results

Dr.Swenson was very nice and considerate of my knee problems. Look forward to meeting with him again.

Dr Swanson is great! I’ve been so happy with my new knee and now he is helping me with the other one

I am very confidant with dr swenson

Had to wait over 40 minutes past my appointment time.

Very professional! Knows what needs to be done and does it!! He was a godsend to me!

Excellent doctor!! Very personable and friendly and very helpful with information and recommendations for taking care of my knees!!!

We had a very throughout first interview. He is most congenial...

Very thorough and wise!

Dr Swenson is great. It is OrthoArizona in general that I have a major issue with. I get yearly injections in my knee. I went in on 12/13/2019 and Dr Swenson agreed and sent for my injections theu the authorization office in which OrthoAz has a cut off for sending in auth's to insurance companies. My doctors orders were not submitted to the insurance company until 2020. Meanwhile I am in excruciating pain, I cant drive or work. It took 8 weeks to get my injections. That is insane!!!

He's the best

I would highly recommend Dr. Swenson. He truly cares about his patients and his work is of the highest caliber. I feel like I have my life back after my surgeries. The pain is gone and life is fun again. I'm so grateful!

This doctor has my full trust. He is dedicated, talented, honest and knowledgeable.

I really liked him. He explained everything so I understood it.

Very through and professional. I felt very comfortable with all he talked to me about.

Easy to talk to and thorough in his evaluation. I have confidence in Dr. Swenson

really liked this doctor. made you feel welcome and caring. and funny also.

He was very nice but I would have liked a more in-depth answer.

Straight forward, very easy to understand, my kind of professional Roger Cymbaluk

Dr. Swenson gave me the information I needed plus some helpful ideas.

Astute and kind.

Very knowledgeable. Pays attention and gives responses in a calm and pleasant tone. One of the best doctors we have gone to.

Very competent and personable

Very good visit.

You should not have to wait 45 minutes for an appointment after your appointment was changed by two hours to accommodate the Dr ! My time is valuable also as I work for for a living!

Straight forward, knowledgable and helpful with direction and referrals I needed to move forward

Dr Swenson is very personable and extremely knowledgeable. I have already referred a friend to him for knee surgery.

Very happy with Dr Richard Swenson's surgery & followups

He was excellent! Professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. Grateful he took my case.

Explained everything very. Clearly. Gave good suggestion to control the arthr9 in my knees.

Very knowledgeabl. Explained current situation and offered multiple options. Was eager to address a secondary problem. Excellent people skill that makes a patient at ease. Yes, I will visit him again for a follow-up.

Dr. Swensen was not rushed, very professional and had a great way about him. But highly recommend!

FANTASTIC DOCTOR! A LITTLE WORRISOME WITH PAIN MEDS BUT THAT IS UNDERSTANDABLE WITH TODAYS ENVIRONMENT

Refused to do surgery unless i quit smoking for 6 weeks and lose weight. I don't know that our personalities match so I might look elsewhere. I understand his thinking but no sense of humor and I think far too judgmental.

Thorough and took time to make sure I understood what he was talking about.

Extremely happy with his testing and diagnosis. Got me out of pain and explained everything going forward. The overall experience with everyone couldn’t have been better

I've only seen him for a few m inutes. It was fine. Not enough knowledge to rate anyone.

Personable, caring, I appreciated him taking the time to listen and give me helpful advice.

Great bed side manner. He reviews all the treatment options & really listens to his patients.

GREAT!!!!!!

Dr. Swenson is thorough and cautious--he does not push you into an operation that could be too soon or risky.

Very caring ,personable knowledgeable

Excellent Doctor, showed a truly caring and professional approach to my care.

He is so professional Doctor

very informative and willing to spend the time with patient

I was seen in a timely manner, Dr Swenson explained my condition and treatment options, excellent care. Very professional.

My afternoon appointment was on time with no waiting. Dr Swenson was very personable and explained everything very clearly.