Frank J. Schwab
Elite in Scoliosis
Elite in Scoliosis
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall 7th, 11th And 12th Floors, 
New York, NY 

Overview

An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world.

Dr. Schwab is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 711 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 208 articles and participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Scoliosis.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons

Residency

Columbia University Medical Center-Pain Medicine

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Maimonides Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Phelps Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Staten Island University Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute
Spine Institute

Languages Spoken

English
French
German

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Lenox Hill
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall 7th, 11th And 12th Floors, New York, NY 10075
Other Locations
Northwell Health Orthopedics at Hudson Yards
525 West 36th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schwab has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank J. Schwab

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank J. Schwab?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank J. Schwab by calling their office at 212-434-4160. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Frank J. Schwab a top-rated expert for Lordosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank J. Schwab is classified as an Elite expert for Lordosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Frank J. Schwab specialize in?

While Dr. Frank J. Schwab is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Kyphosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Frank J. Schwab participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Frank J. Schwab has published 711 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lordosis. You can view a list of Dr. Frank J. Schwab's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Frank J. Schwab accept my insurance?

Dr. Frank J. Schwab accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-4160 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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