About Dale Swims, DO
Dale Swims, DO, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care with a focus on prevention, communication and patient advocacy. He partners with patients to help them navigate the healthcare system and stay ahead of illness through early detection. Dr. Swims emphasizes shared decision-making and long-term support for adults with chronic and acute needs.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to be my patient's advocate in their pursuit of their optimal health.
Care philosophy
My philosophy of patient care is acting as the patient's advocate, their teammate, helping them navigate a complicated system and playing an active role in their health.
Overview
- Gender Male
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
5215 N. California Ave., Suite F603 Chicago, IL 60625-8564
Medical School
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2010Touro University Nevada
Residencies
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2013Internal MedicineSwedish Covenant Hospital
Board certifications
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2013Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Reviews (121)
August 28, 2026
Dr Swims is an AMAZING AND EXCELLENT DOCTOR
August 25, 2026
The staff was very helpful and friendly soon as I walked in.
August 19, 2026
Dr. Swims is thorough, reports on everything you talked about during your visit and doesn't miss a beat on upcoming care and all necessary tests and vaccines, etc. Staff offered good follow-up.
August 14, 2026
Dr. Swims has been my PCP for years. I can and will recommend him to others. I love the way he ends our visit with, "Always a pleasure."
August 10, 2026
Dr Dale Swims is a good listener, and honest. He gives clear explanations and has a genuine empathy about my feelings.
July 31, 2026
Dr. Swims is great. Caring, responsive and patient. I actually switched my health insurance to stay with him.
July 31, 2026
Dr. Swims is an exceptional PCP who cares for all aspects of his patients' lives. His humanity comes through his intelligence, thoughtfulness and humor. He explains his concerns and plan of treatment thoroughly and clearly. Open to questions too!
July 31, 2026
After posting a message to my care team regarding a health issue, I received a call to discuss my situation. Am impressed with the time the caller took to understand my situation, the seriousness she attached to it, and how she found an opening within a few days to see my PCP.
July 29, 2026
Dr. Swims was very informed on my health. Good dialogue and showed real concern.
July 27, 2026
Dr. Swims is the best doctor I have ever had. The only reason I stay with Endeavor is because of him.
July 19, 2026
Dr Swims is great to talk to and I always feel that he cares about his patients.
July 16, 2026
Helpful fast moving.
July 13, 2026
Please keep him for ever,He is the best .Very caring and takes time with his patients.
July 12, 2026
Dr Swims is the best
July 9, 2026
White simply, Dale is absolutely the best PCP that I have ever had!
July 9, 2026
Dr. Swims is attentive and responsive. He listens well and addresses needs and requests promptly or carefully explains why it might be best to follow a different course of action.
July 6, 2026
Excellent
July 5, 2026
Dr Swims is the most professional compassionate physician I have ever had at Swedish. Treat him well!
July 3, 2026
Care provider service was patient, understanding and I felt heard.
June 29, 2026
Dr.Swims and staff our the very best and have recommened many times!
June 26, 2026
I have been a patient of Dr Swims for over 11 years, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care I have received. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and always takes time to listen to my concerns.
June 20, 2026
Dr. Dale Swim, is one of the best doctor I even had in the last 15 years. He takes the time to listen and understand you.
June 7, 2026
Dr. Swims was interested and a good listener. His calmness also helped me to feel calm about my health prognosis.
May 24, 2026
Dr Swims always appears to remember my past visits and spends enough time to answer all questions I have. He explains my historical test results and how medications are affecting my tests.
May 20, 2026
Great service
May 12, 2026
Dr. Swims has been an excellent primary care provider during all this time. He takes into account my condition and adapts things to it. I highly recommend him.
May 8, 2026
Very professionsl & caring
April 28, 2026
I very much like the way this doctor relate s to me and my needs I always feel I can ask him anything'.
April 27, 2026
Both the doctor and the person that decided that my condition needed a same day visit were compassionate, professional and efficient.
April 21, 2026
He is very good
April 21, 2026
I appreciate that Dr. Swims studies charts the night before so he's familiar with me and my needs before walking into to exam room.
April 17, 2026
Dr Swims and his office staff are Wonderful!!
April 16, 2026
Dr. Swims is excellent. Always looks at the patients needs and gives care that is best for them.
April 15, 2026
Professable and caring
April 8, 2026
Everything was good.
April 8, 2026
Very nice comfortable
March 31, 2026
Dr Swims the best
March 28, 2026
Dr. Swims is a great physician. He always takes time listening to me and addressing any concerns I have. I can't say enough good things about my treatment and visit.
March 21, 2026
Excellent doctor and staff.
March 15, 2026
Couldn't be better; I'm convinced I have the best, most capable PCP worldwide
March 14, 2026
Very helpful
March 1, 2026
Great doctor and team
February 22, 2026
Dr Swims and my nurse were amazing!!! I can't say enough nice things about him and his team!
February 9, 2026
Dr. Swims is very easy to talk to, he actively listens and includes you in the plan of care. He is also quick to respond to messages. He is very approachable! Always a pleasure to work with him and his team.
February 7, 2026
Hae had privider for years. Complete confidence in their ability in spite of continuous changes in phone system which is very trying.
February 7, 2026
Dr. Swims is awesome
February 4, 2026
Good
January 24, 2026
It's quite a long time that Dr. Dale Swims was my primary doctor.. My experience with him is very and fully outstanding.. Easy for me to understand his medical advices and care as a patient.. There was a time that he said that I could lived till 90 years of age as the way I followed his medical instructions and I believed in him
January 24, 2026
Dr. Swims cares about the well being of his patients. He takes the time to listen and gives good advice. Great doctor and makes you feel comfortable when seeing him!
January 23, 2026
Dr. Dale Swims' character and skills are excellent. He s a very good Doctor. He is always pleasant. Endeavor Health is a lucky organization to have somebody like his caliber.
January 22, 2026
Very thorough. Easy to talk to.
January 18, 2026
Dr. Dale Swims, DO is incredibly kind, and knowledgeable. He listened carefully and made me feels at ease.
January 10, 2026
Dr. Swims is fantastic; listens well and very personable.
January 8, 2026
Dr. Swims is fantastic. I'm glad I found him and that he is my PCP.
December 31, 2025
Always outstanding. Dr. Swims is detailed, patient focused and has a great demeanor. He is forward thinking and encourages patient knowledge and best practices for overall health. He's fantastic, a true "healer" that has found his calling.
December 28, 2025
Dr Swims is always personable and attentive.
December 26, 2025
I find Dr. Swims very patien oriented always taking time listening to my questions and suggestions regarding his plan of care for my medical condition. I don't feel being rushed whenever he sees and examines me.
December 26, 2025
He always finds time to explain indication of my condition / lab results in a very thorough manner and always treats me like family.
December 19, 2025
Dr. Swims is absolutely the best.
December 15, 2025
Excellent, caring, thorough and easy to talk to.
December 10, 2025
I think he knows who he is caring for and does it very well.
December 5, 2025
Top notch!
November 24, 2025
Attentive regarding my concerns. Follow-up good. Kind.
November 17, 2025
Dr. Swims and his clinical team are top-notch.
November 14, 2025
Nothing at all everything was fine.
November 2, 2025
Attentive, on time, helpful, positive energy.
October 2, 2025
Dr. Swims has been my primary for 5 years. He always has a great attitude and listens to my needs.
October 2, 2025
Dr. Swims is hands down one of the best doctors I've ever had. It's been a journey for me with my mental and physical health to say the least and he has been so kind and proactive with my health all around.
October 1, 2025
Great
September 27, 2025
Dr Swims is very personable and friendly. He was very encouraging about my upcoming surgery.
September 21, 2025
Without a doubt Dr Swims is the best doctor I've ever had
September 13, 2025
Dr Swims has been my Dr since he was a resident and I never plan on leaving him. He makes me feel comfortable discussing any issues I'm having, he's polite and he makes me feel understood and always has solutions.
September 12, 2025
Dr Swims is very thorough, very knowledgeable, takes care of all my concerns.
September 11, 2025
Swims is best doctor I've ever had .
September 9, 2025
So thorough and patient and I feel very much listened to and heard and well cared for!
September 6, 2025
Dr Swims is great
September 5, 2025
I am very satisfied with the service provided.
September 4, 2025
The office is well run and appointments always on time
September 1, 2025
Good listener and empathetic. Very warm and engaging and invites patient's thoughts and questions before jumping to prescriptions.
August 25, 2025
Dr. Swims and staff are all good people. Dr . Swims is the bees knees.
August 22, 2025
Dr Swims was very attentive and suggested a plan of care that made good sense to me.
August 22, 2025
Dr Swims is kind, congenial, thorough, and able to get to the point!
August 19, 2025
Dr. Swims is very family- oriented, always allowing patient to verbalize any concern and or doubts that we may have in relation to his plan of care and how it would affect us as oppose to if we try a different approach. He is a very good listener when it comes to patient's suggestion.
August 16, 2025
Tk.y.doctor and y staff
August 15, 2025
I'm so glad for time and care from staff,waiting only few minuts.
August 14, 2025
Excellent care
August 10, 2025
Personable & Professional
August 7, 2025
Very knowledgable and informative on all aspects of my health and treatment possibilities.
August 6, 2025
Always treated with courtesy and consideration Always feel my questions and opinions count
August 2, 2025
Dr. Swims is absolutely extraordinary! His knowledge is beyond compare and the ease in which he explains any issue immediately instills a level of comfort and trust. His delightful manner and sense of humor is reflected in his entire staff .I just may be his biggest fan!
August 1, 2025
I always feel very confident Dr. Swims gives me the best possible care.
July 28, 2025
Attentive and caring
July 26, 2025
Dr Swims is always warm and focused and knowledgeable.
July 25, 2025
Very good service!
July 20, 2025
Makes you feel better
July 11, 2025
Dr. Swims is an amazing Internist. His engaging personality immediately put me at ease. He authentically communicated his interest and & care for me. It's rare for me to completely trust a physician. As a consultant I've had personal and professional relationships with physicians/heath-care professionals most of all my adult life. He was especially reassuring during a pre-op exam. I feel fortunate to have "found" him when I searched online for a new internist. I based my decision to see him on his patients reviews. In my experience potential patients should trust the glowing reviews. He exceeded my expectations before my first visit. I've recommended him to family and friends. He is a gold medalist and worthy of your confidence in receiving excellent healthcare from a caring doctor.
July 11, 2025
Dr Swims is an excellent doctor whom I trust because always makes me feel better.
July 5, 2025
The visit was just amazing. From the person who took my vitals to the end of my time with Dale, it was just a great afternoon.
June 26, 2025
Dr. Swims was very attentive, patient and informative...he expeditiously prepared the referral for all labs needed and provided directions.
June 21, 2025
Dr. Swims is compassionate, easy to talk to and very thorough.
June 20, 2025
Excellent at explaining everything. Very patient with me.
June 20, 2025
Dr Swims is excellent
June 18, 2025
Dr Swims listens, asks if there are any questions or concerns, and acts upon or consults with you and checks to ensure your concerns are met and satisfied.
June 16, 2025
Very Professional.
June 3, 2025
Dr. Swims wants to know the patient. The relationship is not a "one way" encounter. Be prepared for real "health care."
June 3, 2025
A caring, professional and takes the time needed to "know" the patient.
May 30, 2025
Dr. Swims is amazing: a rare quality in a MD: he actually listens: responsive in every respect: grateful for his presence in our lives
May 27, 2025
I like the energy and thoroughness of Dale Swims as my primary care physician.
May 26, 2025
He is a good doctor.
May 8, 2025
Dr. Swims has been an excellent primary care doctor. He also took care of my late mother. He is personable, friendly caring and answers all my questions and listens to my concerns. I could not ask for more.
May 4, 2025
Thank you for having Dr. Swims as part of the Endeavor Health team. He is truly a caring and professional doctor. Please ensure that he is part medical group as long as pissible.
May 1, 2025
Great doctor! I am very pleased with my Care Provider. He's knowledgeable, a good listener and explains everything in clear detail. He is thorough with making the right recommendation for my care as needed. He is easy going, understanding, and shows an Interest in my wellbeing as well. I feel confident with his decisions and feel at ease having him as my Care Provider. He also has a sense of humor!
April 30, 2025
Dr. Swims is very caring about my healthcare. He treats me and the care of my health like a family member and I trust his word and advice. He is the Best !
April 27, 2025
Very friendly and caring
April 27, 2025
I was referred to Dr. Swims because of his exceptional bedside manner, and he truly delivered. Not only was Dr. Swims compassionate and attentive, but the entire staff, from the receptionist to the nurse, were friendly and welcoming. I felt comfortable and at ease throughout my visit, without feeling rushed. Dr. Swims took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly addressed all my questions.I was so grateful for the prompt follow-up after my results came back. Dr. Swims got back to me quickly and even answered some additional questions I had on the same day. His responsiveness and care didn't stop after the visit, which I truly appreciated.
April 26, 2025
Dr Swims is the best!
April 25, 2025
Dr. Swims is the dude. Great at what he does.
April 20, 2025
Our family has been seen by Dr. Swims for some time now and we couldn't be happier with the care we receive from him. He is a wonderful doctor but more than that a wonderful person!
April 18, 2025
Dr Swims is not only an extraordinary Dr but an excellent human beingFor me the best!!
April 17, 2025
He is always understanding about my medical issues and easy to talk to.
April 17, 2025
Dr. Swims is terrific in every way.
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