Expertise in
35
conditions

Dr. Carl Swendsen

Gastroenterology
Optum
Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs
6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100, 
Colorado Springs, CO 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients

Expertise in
35
conditions
Optum
Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs
6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100, 
Colorado Springs, CO 
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Overview

Carl Swendsen is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Swendsen is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Swendsen is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Utah School Of Medicine
Residency
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs
6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Call: 719-685-3500
Other Locations
Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs
2940 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Call: 719-685-3500
Associates In Gastroenterology Pc
6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Call: 719-635-7321
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2940 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Call: 719-635-7321

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Swendsen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Association between triglyceride levels and cardiovascular disease in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Association between triglyceride levels and cardiovascular disease in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Journal: PloS one
Published: February 13, 2017
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    • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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    • Turcot Syndrome
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    • Angiodysplasia of the Colon
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    • Barrett Esophagus
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    • Benign Esophageal Stricture
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    • Experienced
    • Achalasia
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    • Acute Pancreatitis
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    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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