Karen L. Swanson, D.O.

Karen L. Swanson, D.O., is a pulmonary and critical care physician, with specialty interests in interventional pulmonology, lung cancer, and pulmonary vascular disease.

Her clinical focus includes:

• Expertise in complex interventional pulmonology procedures including:
  • Robotic Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
  • Pleural Disease
• Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
• Expertise and multidisciplinary management of patients with lung cancer
• Expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension and co-Director of the Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Hypertension practice

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Swanson is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. She authors expert content publishes in high-impact scientific journals, and participates in both national and international organizations.