Physicians

Erik Swensson, MD FACS

Specializing in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care and Trauma

Dr. Swensson, board certified in general and vascular surgery, earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Swensson practiced in Richmond, Virginia until he moved to Oregon in 1997. He started McMinnville Medical & Surgical Associates and maintained this practice until he joined Willamette Valley Medical Center in 2006.

Dr. Swensson is also involved with the Wound Care Clinic. He is an active member of the hospital staff and serves on the Medical Executive Committee, the Trauma Committee and is a member of the Physician’s Leadership Program.

MANUEL GIGENA, MD, Board Certified, General Surgery

Dr. Gigena, board certified in general surgery, received his medical degree from Cordoba National University in Cordoba, Argentina. He completed his surgical residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey and University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. He volunteered extensively in Argentina and Ohio before joining McMinnville Surgical Associates.

PATRICK O’HERRON, MD

Dr. O’Herron earned his doctorate of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and worked as a combat medic and search-and-rescue crewmember for the United States Air Force Reserve.