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Julia C. Swanson, MD

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4.9 | 58 Ratings | 29 Comments

9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 593

9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 593, Portland, OR 97225

Providence Heart Clinic-Cardiovascular Surgery-West
9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 593
Portland, OR 97225
Speaks: English

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About Julia C. Swanson

Dr. Julia Swanson found a passion for science at a young age with a particular interest in how the human body functions. Combining that passion with a desire to care for others the field of medicine felt like the perfect combination. She continues this same care and desire for understanding in her approach with patients. With the “ultimate goal being the best possible operation for the patient,” Dr. Swanson shares that it is important her “patients to understand the reason that brought them to me so that they can make informed decisions about their care.”

While pursuing her necessary academic studies, Dr Swanson involved herself in the healthcare scene quickly by volunteering in the emergency department near her college campus. There she assisted in caring for patients and their families. From there, she attended Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) for medical school where she spent time with pediatric cardiac surgery. It was this experience that helped guide Dr. Swanson toward a practice in the field of heart surgery. During her general surgery residency at OHSU, she paused for three years to immerse herself into the study of the mitral valve and heart functions at Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing general surgery residency she then went on to complete a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Virginia. She finished her formal medical training with a super-fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital in Congenital Heart Surgery.
Medical School

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine - Portland, OR
2005

Residency

Oregon Health & Science University
General Surgery

Fellowship

University of Virginia School of Medicine
Cardiothoracic Surgery
2015

Fellowship

Texas Children's Hospital
Congential Cardiac Surgery
2016

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine
Cardiac Surgery Research

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery, Surgery
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9427 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 593
Portland, OR 97225
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Affiliated Locations

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Swanson enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and staying active. Both she and her husband are endurance athletes! She has completed two full Ironman races in additional to many triathlons, ultramarathons and a 50-mile race.