
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.
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130 East 77th Street, Black Hall 7th, 11th And 12th Floors, New York, NY 10075
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.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Baron Lonner is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lonner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Han Kim is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- KyphosisDr. Schwab isElite. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Schwab isElite. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Schwab isElite. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Schwab isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Schwab isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Distinguished
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Schwab isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Schwab isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Schwab isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Schwab isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Schwab isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- LaminectomyDr. Schwab isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Schwab isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Schwab isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Schwab isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Schwab isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Schwab isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Schwab isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Schwab isExperienced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Hemolytic Transfusion ReactionDr. Schwab isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.

