Ingrid Van Swearingen, MD

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Ingrid Van Swearingen, MD
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Telehealth services
- Mental health
- Women's health
- Adolescent medicine
- Transgender and gender nonbinary care
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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I was very impressed with Dr. Van Swearingen's expertise and efficiency - She knew exactly what to look for in my diet which was causing my problem.
Dr v is the best!
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Van Swearingen. I wish all doctors were as caring, informed, and collaborative! I'm so thankful for her.
Dr. Van Swearingen is a great listener and meets all my needs to the very best of her ability. I hope she never leaves here!
She is extremely pleasant, informed and provides options for treatments.
She's one of the best I have seen at UW hospital or any hospital in the area.
She is so thorough and a great listener. Made many suggestions for way to improve my health and answered all of my questions. Very open to discuss options
Dr. Van Sweringen is excellent.
Dr Van Swearingen and the entire team are above excellent. Efficient, caring, kind, knowledgeable and great dispositions all.
Dr. Van Swearingen has been nothing short of exceptional in her treatment of me. She listens, she cares, and she's been able to help me navigate multiple complex issues with unknown root causes. I am truly grateful for her being my primary care practitioner.
Dr. Ingrid E. Van Swearingen was very good at listening to my issues & concerns. She took my Issues with the desire to help.
Over the top excellent!
Dr. Vanswearingen is hands on the best dr. I have ever had! She is kind, caring and really listens to her patients not to mention that she is extremely knowledgeable and through when diagnosing and treating.
Top ratings for this doctor!
Answered all my questions and gave me very good advice and showed concern
Dr Van Sweringen is very thorough, and informative. She gives very clear explanations & information. She addressed all my concerns. I feel she is truly concerned about her patient's wellbeing. Excellent!
Dr. Van Swearengen was detailed but also efficient. I was well taken care of by her
Dr Van Sweringen is an excellent doctor. She is very attentive, never makes me feel rushed, and clearly truly cares about her patients' experience and comfort whether while with her or in procedures handled by other professionals.
Dr. Van Sweringen is great. I suppose I don't have any terribly complicated medical issues, so maybe it's easy, but she always listens to all my complaints and is always goes into the right amount of detail re: nuanced pros/cons of various testing or treatment options. Really good vibes, in general.
Dr. was very good. Always hard to get into!
Dr. Van Swearingen has been the best physician I have experienced. Caring and understanding to resolve any health concerns I have.
Dr. Van Swearingen was thorough in her exam and her responses to my concerns and requests. The appointment did not feel rushed and she included me in conversations and decisions about my care.
Dr V is the best PCP I've ever had, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable and empathetic. I can't speak highly enough of her
Dr.vanswearengin is so caring and thoughtful. She is so knowledgeable and willing to listen to concerns to help make you the most comfortable
My doctor was efficient, helpful, and empathetic. We covered a lot in not much time. It is a very difficult task to cover so much while also maintaining a good "bedside manor" (e.g. Showing empathy, asking questions, etc.) but Dr. Van Swearingen managed it with (what seemed like) easy practice.
She cares about my health condition
Dr. Very efficient
Dr Van Swearingen listened to all my concerns and provided clear instructions and plans.
Very professional
Dr. seemed in a hurry. Didn't seem to care about my problems.
The care giver did not address any of the concerns I had listed in the pre-appointment questionnaires.
Not just very good, but exceptional! Above and beyond the expected standard of care these days.
Dr Van Swearingen was great - professional, competent, and addressed all my questions
Dr. Van Swearingen is fantastic-very focused, committed, serious, responsible and reliable. I know she's looking out for my best interests.
My primary doctor seemed to be in hurry. Talked really fast and the demeanor overall was someone in hurry. I didn't feel at ease to fully share all my stories and couldn't be sure the primary doctor heard all the concerns I mentioned.
Dr Swearingen is very professional yet pleasent!
Dr Ingrid VanSwearingen is a wonderful provider, I feel fortunate to have her guidance and knowledge on my team of care providers.
Dr Van Swearingen was amazing. She listened carefully, asked great questions, and was sensitive to my anxiety about the topics discussed. I felt completely listened to and cared for. She did not make me feel rushed even though my concerns were multiple and complex
Dr. Sweringen is fantastic! She made me comfortable to discuss my symptoms and listened very attentively. Provided a details plan of improvement.
Dr. I. E. Van Sweringen listens actively to one's questions and gives cogent, clear replies. She explains the "medical jargon" well, and if it is used.
At length discussions of my well being from my questions and comments.
Dr. Swearingen is always cordial and friendly, answers any concerns I have clearly and confidently. I have great faith in her abilities.
Dr. Van Swearingen is hands-down probably the best doctor I have had with regard to really listening to my concerns, explaining things very clearly to me, as well as I can tell that she genuinely cares about her patients
Dr. Was very helpful: proactive related to my prior visits, provided suggestions for me to consider for my current situation, and patiently explained related details to aid in my understanding.
Doctor a tad humorless - just her personality - no a problem.
Love Dr Van Swearingen's compassion and level of detail. She listens well. Joanie her assistant was great too!
She is such a good listener and communicator. Really cares that I am heard and has practical and helpful suggestions.
Doc seemed hurried and under pressure to finish quickly. Still addressed all my issues.
Best experience I have ever had in a medical setting. Really happy to have finally found someone that I feel truly cares about my wellbeing.
Very knowledgeable. Explain things in our language and answers all questions.
About Ingrid E Van Swearingen
Ingrid Van Swearingen, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician. Her favorite part of family medicine is being able to care for all people throughout the lifespan, especially for whole families. She provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, genders and backgrounds, including preventive care, chronic disease care, diagnosis and treatment of new medical and mental health concerns, and coordinating care with specialists if needed. Dr. Van Swearingen currently only accepts new patients 18 years of age and younger.
She works with patients to understand their health (and health struggles) in the larger context of their life, partnering with her patients to come up with an individualized plan for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up that will be right for them, rather than a one-size-fits-all declaration, while still informed by evidence-based science and national guidelines. She will listen, consider, explain, and collaborate with patients, rather than just reflexively prescribing another pill. She thinks preventive care is also critically important at all stages of life - vaccines and birth control are truly among my most favorite things.
Dr. Van Swearingen believes it is an honor and a privilege to be someone's doctor - she looks forward to working with patients to achieve your health goals and wellbeing!
Personal Interests
After completing her family medicine training in Vermont, Dr. Van Swearingen returned to this area to be close to her family, who still live in Edmonds where she grew up. In her free time, she loves cooking (especially baking), skiing in winter and paddle boarding in summer, and spending time with her family.
Education and Training
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University of Vermont Medical Center: Family Medicine ProgramResidency, 2017, Family MedicineAbington Memorial Hospital: Department of SurgeryInternship, 2014, General SurgeryUniversity of Washington SOM - Office of the RegistrarMedical Education, 2013
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, 2017, American Board of Family Medicine