Dr. Russell Swan, MD

Dr. Russell Swan, MD

Ophthalmologist
1747 Poly Dr, Billings, MT
Dr. Swan was introduced to our team in 2016 when he completed a fellowship in advanced anterior segment surgery at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls. At the conclusion of his fellowship, he accepted leadership of our team in Bozeman and went on to lead a second in Billings, MT. Dr. Swan is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He serves on a variety of boards including Central American Eye Clinics, Young Eye Surgeons (YES) Clinical Committee, and ASCRS International Foundation Committee. Additionally, Dr. Swan has participated in multiple global ophthalmology mission trips and is a winner of the 2018 Millennial Eye One to Watch Award. Dr. Swan partners with the National Residency Training Program at the Hospital San Felipe in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This program is the only training program of its kind in the county. Dr. Swan leads annual trips to the hospital and partners with local doctors to train residents and restore vision for the people of Honduras. Dr. Swan enjoys spending time with his wife Monica and their four children. Some of the Swan family’s favorite pastimes are hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, and exploring God’s creation.

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About Dr. Russell Swan

Dr. Swan was introduced to our team in 2016 when he completed a fellowship in advanced anterior segment surgery at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls. At the conclusion of his fellowship, he accepted leadership of our team in Bozeman and went on to lead a second in Billings, MT. Dr. Swan is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He serves on a variety of boards including Central American Eye Clinics, Young Eye Surgeons (YES) Clinical Committee, and ASCRS International Foundation Committee. Additionally, Dr. Swan has participated in multiple global ophthalmology mission trips and is a winner of the 2018 Millennial Eye One to Watch Award. Dr. Swan partners with the National Residency Training Program at the Hospital San Felipe in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This program is the only training program of its kind in the county. Dr. Swan leads annual trips to the hospital and partners with local doctors to train residents and restore vision for the people of Honduras. Dr. Swan enjoys spending time with his wife Monica and their four children. Some of the Swan family’s favorite pastimes are hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, and exploring God’s creation.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract
Cataract surgery with lens implant

Office locations

Vance Thompson Vision - Billings (1 of 2)
1747 Poly Dr, Billings, MT 59102
Vance Thompson Vision - Bozeman (2 of 2)
1925 N 22nd Ave, Ste 201, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
  • Vance Thompson Vision, Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
  • The University of Utah, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Thompson, V. Ferguson, T. Ahmed, I. Samuelson, T. Swan, R. et al. Short-Term Safety Evaluation of a Multi-pressure Dial: A Prospective, Open-label, Non-randomized Study. Ophthalmology Therapeutics 2019; 8(2):279-287.
  • Baartman, B., Sudhagoni, R., Swan R., et al. Re: Linden et al.: Normal-tension glaucoma has normal intracranial pressure a prospective study of intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure in different body positions. Ophthalmology 2018; 125: 361-368.
  • Asher Scholarship Awarded for Outstanding Character and Leadership

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1225304918

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Dr. Russell Swan has 2 office locations, including in Bozeman and Billings, view full addresses on Dr. Swan's profile.

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Dr. Russell Swan is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Russell Swan frequently sees patients for Cataract, Cataract Removal, Glaucoma Consultation, Lasik Surgery, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Russell Swan on their profile.

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Dr. Russell Swan speaks English.

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