Forrest Beau Swann, MD, MS

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Forrest Beau Swann, who serves patients in Waco, Texas.

Having performed thousands of cataract procedures, Dr. Swann is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, including Lasik surgery, as well as cornea and external ocular diseases. He practices at Brazos Eye Surgery of Texas in Waco, Texas, serving alongside his father, Founder and general ophthalmologist, Dr. Russell E. Swann, MD, FACS. 

“At Brazos Eye Surgery of Texas, our physicians and staff are devoted to each patient’s individual and customized visual needs. We uniquely provide the most advanced surgical technology for superior outcomes in the Waco area,” as stated on the practice’s website. 

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Swann completed his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree at Tulane University in 2006, followed by his Master of Science degree in Pharmacology at the Tulane University School of Medicine in 2007. He was a first year medical student at Tulane University School of Medicine when his father was originally diagnosed with cancer. His own journey in medical training caused him to fall as deeply in love with ophthalmology as his father, earning him his medical degree in 2013. 

After completing his residency in ophthalmology at the Tulane University School of Medicine,  he chose to pursue additional specialty training and earned an esteemed fellowship in refractive eye surgery and cornea with Robert Weinstock, MD and Neel Desai, MD at the Eye Institute of West Florida. His training and expertise now offers advanced technology for safer, and more accurate superior surgical outcomes.

A member of the Texas Medical Association, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The mission of the ABO is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a process of certification and Maintenance of Certification that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning.

Among his various achievements, Dr. Swann received the annual 51st and 52nd C.S. O’Brian Professorship Award for Outstanding Research. He was awarded the 2017 Bloomberg Resident Surgical Competition Award from the American College of Eye Surgeons, as well as served as a Guest Instructor at the Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Course at the 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting. 

He has been published in several ophthalmic journals and has given lectures on advances in ophthalmology at ASCRS and Caribbean Eye. He has also authored a chapter on femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery that is currently in publication.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

In his free time, Dr. Swann enjoys sailing in international waters, skiing, climbing, kayaking, SCUBA diving, fishing, hunting, and taking medical mission trips to Mexico.   

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Drs. Russell E. Swann & F. Beau Swann are Outstanding Ophthalmologists with Brazos Eye Surgery in Waco, Texas 

Russell E. Swann, MD, MS, FACS, is a well-versed ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Brazos Eye Surgery in Waco, Texas, where he serves as Medical Director. They provide care for cataracts, cornea and external ocular diseases, astigmatism, diabetic eye care, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, autoimmune diseases, and optical dispensary. A battle with cancer forced him to discontinue his surgical career in 2009; however, he continues to meet the needs of his general ophthalmology, diabetic, and glaucoma patients. Dr. Russell E. Swann attended Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and received his medical degree in 1975. Then, he served his internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX (1975-1976). Furthermore, he conducted his residency in ophthalmology at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana (1976-1981). Dr. Swann received board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biochemistry. Dr. Russell Swann is on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology. For more information about Dr. Russell E. Swann, please visit https://brazoseye.com.

Beau Swann, MD, MS, is a top ophthalmologist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Brazos Eye Surgery in Waco, Texas. He practices alongside his father, Dr. Russell E. Swann. With ten years of experience as an ophthalmologist, he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, including laser eye surgery. Dr. Beau Swann is a 2013-graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. His postgraduate training includes his ophthalmology residency served at the same educational venue (2013-2017), as well as his fellowship performed at the Eye Institute of West Florida (2017-2018). Dr. Swann completed his undergraduate education, i.e. his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering (2006), as well as his Master of Science degree in Pharmacology at Tulane University (2007). Dr. Swann is the recipient of the51st and 52nd C.S. O’Brian Professorship Award for Outstanding Research and the 2017 Bloomberg Resident Surgical Competition Award from the American College of Eye Surgeons. In his spare time, Dr. Beau Swann enjoys sailing in international waters, skiing, climbing, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, hunting, and taking medical mission trips to Mexico. For more information about F. Beau Swann, MD, MS, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8127140-Russell-Swann-Ophthalmologist.

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