Southwestern Colorado ENT Specialty Clinic
Ear, Nose and Throat • Pagosa Springs, CO
About
Southwestern Colorado Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates is a small medical practice based in Durango, Colorado, offering specialized ENT (ear, nose, and throat) care. Key details: - Location: Headquartered in Durango, CO; two offices in the United States (Durango addresses listed). - Services: ENT care with a focus on expert, innovative treatment solutions. - Workforce: Small practice (1-10 employees) with a single specialist listed. - Contact: Phone numbers 970-385-7299 and 970-385-7272. - Online presence: Website swcoent.com; LinkedIn page; typical monthly visits around 1,644. - Categories: Healthcare, ENT, medical clinic. Note: The provided information shows no explicit location in Pagosa Springs; the clinic appears to operate primarily from Durango, CO. If you’re specifically seeking an ENT clinic in Pagosa Springs, this page does not confirm an address there.
Clinic Type
Ear, Nose and Throat
Address
1 Mercado Street Suite 205, Durango, CO, USA
Phone
970-385-7272
info@swcoent.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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We understand the importance of accessible healthcare and are committed to accepting a wide range of health insurance plans to accommodate our patients' needs.
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FAQs
What health plans are accepted?
We understand the importance of accessible healthcare and are committed to accepting a wide range of health insurance plans to accommodate our patients' needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Wanderlog: 3.5/5 (Wanderlog) (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Some patients found the office to be polite and easy to deal with
- Some staff described as friendly, patient, and attentive
Common complaints
- Difficulties in scheduling appointments
- Lack of responsiveness to phone calls and emails
- Inconsistent information regarding billing and surgery payments
- Perceived rudeness from administrative and office staff
- Frustration with administrative management and communication policies
"No one was ever able to tell me what I needed to pay... No one ever called... The manager has now decided to deny my 1 1/2 year old surgery because of my attitude... Would not recommend this place to ANYONE."
— Wanderlog review"Stay away from Schackel and Southwestern CO ENT. Hands down the worst experience I've ever had with a medical professional."
— Reddit (r/Durango)"A great office to deal with. Everyone was polite and easy to talk to."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Digestive Health Associates | Gastroenterology in Durango, Colorado — Oct 17, 2025
- Dr. Elizabeth J. Helms, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Durango, CO — May 14, 2026
- Specialized Implant Care Sets Pagosa Springs Practice Apart – Eagle Country — Jul 2, 2026
- Salida Hospital District | Heart of the Rockies — Oct 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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