Paul Swanson, MD

About

My name is Paul Swanson, and I am board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, I serve on the executive board of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngolgy, I am an 11-time Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor. I treat the full spectrum of otolaryngologic disorders, with particular expertise in the surgical and medical management of sinonasal disease, allergy including sublingual immunotherapy, minimally invasive nasal and sinus surgery, tinnitus, and hearing loss, sleep apnea, ear diseases, and neck masses.

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

Comprehensive Otolaryngology

Sublingual Immunotherapy to eliminate the root cause of your allergies

Minimally invasive sinonasal surgery to have you breathing and feeling your best

Minimally invasive office-based surgery to improve nasal breathing and reduce post-nasal drip (Vivaer, Rhinaer, and Clarifix)

Assessment and management of sleep apnea, allergy, neck masses

Awards or Certifications

Philadelphia Magazine Top doctor

Executive board of Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology

Fellow-American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery

Fellow-American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

What's your background, education and training?

Originally from Connecticut, graduated summa cum laude from Brown University.

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Served 5 years in the United States Air Force as Medical Officer, received multiple medals.

Completed residency at University of Pittsburgh, a top 5 Otolaryngology program nationally.

Have lived in South Korea for 1 year, England for 3 years, and France for 6 months.

Active in local community groups, active in soccer, tennis, skiing, and running including 10 marathons.

Hours of operation

8am -430 pm Monday-Friday

Insurances Accepted

All major insurances-please call our office to confirm

Special expertise

Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Allergy, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery