Dr. Russell Swan

Dr. Russell Swan is a board-certified ophthalmologist who leads Vance Thompson Vision’s Montana locations and is known for his upbeat, educational approach to care. After completing a fellowship in advanced anterior segment surgery at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, he accepted leadership roles in Bozeman and Billings, Montana.

His clinical work includes LASIK, cataract surgery, and care for cornea and glaucoma conditions. He is also involved in clinical research, participating in FDA-monitored clinical trials and publishing on ophthalmology topics.

Dr. Swan serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and supports global eye-care education through partnerships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where he helps train residents and improve access to vision-restoring care.