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Meet Dr. Swanson

Hollister Swanson, M.D., is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology, serving patients in Walker, East Beltline, and Kalamazoo. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of complex retinal conditions, including retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases of the retina. He also treats challenging complications from cataract surgery, manages neovascular glaucoma, and performs secondary intraocular lens procedures.

Dr Swanson is a proud Midwesterner with roots in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska. He provides compassionate, expert care to patients across the greater Grand Rapids area. He earned his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University and completed medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit. Driven by a passion for eye health, he pursued an internal medicine internship followed by an intensive ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship, all at the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

Known for his approachable demeanor and meticulous surgical technique, Dr. Swanson is committed to delivering personalized, state-of-the-art care to every patient.

He lives in West Michigan with his wife, their son, two dogs, and a cat. Outside the clinic, he enjoys woodworking, gardening, and spending time outdoors—whether hiking, boating, or exploring Michigan’s natural beauty.

Education

  • Undergraduate Degree | Grand Valley State University
  • Doctor of Medicine | Wayne State University
  • Internal Medicine Internship | University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Ophthalmology Residency | University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Retinal Surgery Fellowship | University of Missouri-Kansas City

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member | Michigan Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired Member

Insurances Accepted

Please Note:

This list is not all-inclusive. Please verify your coverage prior to your visit by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.

We accept most major insurance including:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Heritage
  • Humana
  • McLaren
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Priority Health
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

Locations

Walker, MI

3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI, 49544

Hours of Operation:

Monday
8am - 5pm
Tuesday
8am - 5pm
Wednesday
8am - 5pm
Thursday
8am - 5pm
Friday
8am - 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Hours are subject to change during holidays.
Optical Walk-In Hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday - Friday
8am - 5pm

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