As a board certified surgeon, Dr. Charles Swannack has built a reputation for being an expert in the complex world of general and venous surgery.

 

 

SPECIALTIES

 

• Robotic Surgery
• Venous Disease
• Bariatric Surgery
• General/Laparoscopic Surgery
• Trauma Surgery

 

Dr. Swannack’s practice philosophy: “I enjoy a demanding surgery that asks for my full attention and gives me a chance to apply my skills and experience.  I also love the comradeship that is involved in taking care of sick patients.  I am blessed with being able to surround myself with excellent people that make me look good.  But the best part of this job is the grateful patient that appreciates me and my team after we have worked diligently to give them the best of care.  That is why I love being a surgeon.”

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Dr. Swannack completed his undergraduate degree at Washington State University and went on to earn his Master’s from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.  He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans before completing his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

Dr. Swannack is affiliated with the following professional organizations:

 

• Fellow American College of Surgeons
• Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Montana-Wyoming Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
• Montana Medical Association

 

 

OFFICES HELD

 

Dr. Swannack has held the following offices throughout his medical career:

 

• Current Governor of the American College of Surgery
• Previous Chairman of the Montana-Wyoming Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
• Previous Chief of the Department of Surgery St. Patrick Hospital

 

 

TEACHING APPOINTMENTS

 

Dr. Swannack’s teaching appointments include the following:

 

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery University of Washington
• Faculty Affiliate University of Montana, Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana

 

 

When he is not working in the clinic or operating room, Dr. Swannack enjoys hiking, running and kayaking.  To schedule a consultation with him, you may contact his office at Missoula Surgical Associates at 406.542.7525