Project Description
William H. McSwain, M.D.

Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. William H. McSwain was born and raised in Bradenton and graduated from Bradenton Christian School. He is a fifth generation physician in his family in a direct line going back to his great-great grandfather. After receiving the Outstanding Senior Award and graduating summa cum laude from Stetson University, he earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. Following a medical internship at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Arizona. There he received the Academic Merit Award, was elected to the Ophthalmic Knowledge Honor Roll, and served as chief resident.
Dr. McSwain is trained in and practices all disciplines of comprehensive ophthalmology. He specializes in premium cataract and lens replacement surgery, eyelid surgery, dry eyes, blepharitis, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He is happy to be back in Bradenton serving the community in which he grew up.
Dr. McSwain is trained in and practices all disciplines of comprehensive ophthalmology. He specializes in premium cataract and lens replacement surgery, eyelid surgery, dry eyes, blepharitis, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He is happy to be back in Bradenton serving the community in which he grew up.
Dr. McSwain’s credentials include:
American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified)
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Manatee County Medical Society
Turning Points Physician Volunteer
Remote Area Medical Physician Volunteer
EyeCare America Physician Volunteer
Honors and Awards
Bradenton Herald People’s Choice Best Eye Doctor:
- 2022 (Winner)
Bradenton Herald People’s Choice Best Eye Surgeon:
- 2022 (Winner)
Bradenton Herald People’s Choice Best Ophthalmologist:
- 2018, 2019, 2020 (Finalist)
- 2021 (Winner)
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Reader’s Choice Best Optical:
- 2021 (Finalist)
University of Arizona Ophthalmic Knowledge Honor Roll
University of Arizona Academic Excellence Award
University of Arizona Chief Resident
Stetson University Outstanding Senior
Phi Beta Kappa
(941) 708-9000
426 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205