Dr. Swanson is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

The doctor earned his degree in Chemistry with high distinction at Colorado State University and his M.D. from the University of Colorado. He completed an internship and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Since 1981, Dr. Swanson has been in the private practice of Infertility, Gynecology and Obstetrics. He has performed in vitro fertilization (IVF) since 1988 and has assisted thousands of couples in their dream of becoming a family. 

He has served as chairman of quality assurance in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Swedish Medical Center and was on the founding medical executive committee at Littleton Hospital. Several times in recent years, 5280, a prominent Denver periodical, has chosen Dr. Swanson as one of Denver's "Top Docs." He has also been awarded the distinction of Denver's best Gynecologist/Obstetrician from Channel Four News. 

Dr. Swanson's current interests include participation in all aspects of gynecologic surgery and caring for women in need of infertility treatment, including IVF. He has given numerous continuing medical education lectures and public seminars on infertility, assisted reproductive technology, endometriosis, laser and endoscopic surgery.