Dr. Swanson and his staff are always friendly and kind. He takes time to ask about my life, any concerns I might have and answers questions easily. He is professional, but also relatable.

December 7, 2021

Dr. Swanson is so kind and takes his time. He explained everything that I had questions about and about my procedure. The recovery was better than I had expected.

October 10, 2022

Dr. Swanson is always very patient and willing to answer my questions.

September 8, 2022

Dr Swanson always has amazing bedside manner! He is always focused on my questions and my health during my visit and makes me feel very at ease! Thanks Dr Swanson!!

April 24, 2022

Dr. Swanson is a top-notch professional who is very easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. We are very THANKFUL to have him on our journey.

November 14, 2022

Dr Swanson and his staff are amazing. They are caring and listen to you. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. He takes the time to listen and explain things clearly.

February 23, 2022

So friendly and personable. Spends time, listens, and share in life events and fun family stories. I appreciate Dr. Swanson’s investment in my whole quality of life.

November 7, 2022

Dr. Swanson takes the time to listen to your concerns. He's a great provider and we love that he will travel to Carroll for us!

January 6, 2022

Dr. Swanson took the time to listen to all of my concerns. I feel like I was finally heard after months of suffering. He also gave me all my options on how we could move forward. And he would support me on whatever decision I made.

August 5, 2022

Dr.Swanson is very kind and caring. He takes the time to answer my questions and provide me with feedback. I’ve had my share of doctors that rush you through the appointment and brush aside my concerns, but Dr. Swanson is never like that. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and family.

November 11, 2021

Dr. Swanson always listens to my concerns and provides me with multiple treatment options.

December 20, 2022

Dr. Swanson is a very caring physician and I highly recommend him to anyone!

September 12, 2022

He was kind and caring. He listened.

April 25, 2022

Very friendly and personable. He reassured me about the labor and delivery process and made me feel comfortable!

December 7, 2022

I lost my husband just over a month ago. Dr Swanson & nurse Mindy were very kind & supportive to me. Listened to my concerns & made me feel like I was their only patient today! I was certainly their priority & I’ll never forget that feeling.

November 18, 2021

I was very pleased with Dr. Swanson. He explained things to me in words I could understand. We discussed options I had and set up a plan to get things figured out. He asked my opinion on what he wanted to do and did not make me feel left out.

February 11, 2022

Dr Swanson is very caring. He always remembers details of my health care and follows up on any concerns even if I haven’t seen him for a year.

December 6, 2022

He was very comforting and listened to my problems in order to help me find a solution unlike my other clinic

November 8, 2022

He is great with me and my fiancé and answers any and all questions great. he always validates any concerns and helps us with understanding anything we don’t get.

December 19, 2022

Dr. Swanson is always a pleasure to see. He is so kind and patient focused. We are so fortunate to have him here in Ames. I can't imagine a better doctor or better person to have brought my babies into this world.

March 1, 2022

Dr Swanson was AMAZING! He listened and did not make me feel guilty about a possible change on my journey to becoming a parent again.

May 23, 2022

He was very professional and thorough with his explanations. He took his time to answer my questions and to make sure I understood what my surgery would entail.

November 3, 2022

Dr. Swanson is very thorough and cares about my well-being.

May 11, 2022

Dr. Swanson was very personable and explained my upcoming procedure very well, putting me at ease. His nurse, Mindy, was very friendly and helpful as well!

September 1, 2022

Incredibly reassuring and calming manner. Explained everything he was doing thoroughly, and went through all options very well.

September 21, 2022

About

Medical Interests

Minimally invasive surgery - da Vinci surgery, da Vinci hysterectomy, single-incision hysterectomy, and no incision sterilization
Obstetrics - from minimal risk to high risk
Office-based procedures - Essure sterilization and endometrial ablation
Abnormal bleeding, infertility, urinary incontinence
Clinical Trials

Joined McFarland Clinic

May 2009

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

BS, 1988-1992
PhD, 1992-1997

Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

DO, 1997-2001

Residency

David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA

2001-2005

Professional Societies

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Fellow, American Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
Iowa Medical Society
Story County Medical Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Department Chair, McFarland Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology
Member, McFarland Clinic Compensation Committee
Member, McFarland Clinic HIPAA Steering Committee

Jay Swanson, DO

Primary Clinic

Medical Arts Building Office

Also Sees Patients In

Carroll Office

Patient Testimonials