Amy A. Swanson

Amy A. Swanson, M.D., is a medical professional affiliated with Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. She completed her Doctor of Medicine at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2012 and holds certifications in Cytopathology, Anatomic Pathology, and Neuropathology from the American Board of Pathology (2020-2021). Currently, she serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (2012), American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, 2005) and Bachelor of Arts (Spanish, 2005), Indiana University

Dr. Swanson specializes in Cytopathology, Anatomic Pathology, and Neuropathology with particular focus on Gynecological Pathology, Molecular Genetics, and Renal Cell Carcinoma. Her research applies Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization and Immunohistochemical Analysis to study rare smooth muscle tumors and metastatic cancer patterns.

Recent publications highlight her work on uterine lipoleiomyosarcomas, HPV-associated urothelial carcinomas, and ALK-positive histiocytosis with emphasis on molecular diagnostics, genetic mutations, and cross-organ metastasis.

Scientific Recognition:

• Outstanding Inpatient Pediatric Hospitalist (2016)
• Resident Teacher of the Year, Internal Medicine (2013)
• Dr. Van Wormer Award for Excellence in Pathology (2009)

Dr. Swanson contributes to clinical practice through her membership in professional organizations including the American Society of Cytopathology (2021-present) and College of American Pathologists (2016-present). Her collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams has produced 15+ peer-reviewed publications since 2017.