Dr. Allan Schwartz
Overview
Allan Schwartz, MD is a Cardiologist, Chief, Division of Cardiology, Vice Chair, Department of Medicine and Seymour Milstein and Harold Ames Hatch Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He graduated magna cum laude in physics and mathematics from the City College of New York in 1967. He received an MA in physics in 1968 from Harvard University and an MD from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1974, where he was awarded the Robert Loeb and Janeway Prizes. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the Presbyterian Hospital and he received a fellowship in clinical and research cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Schwartz returned to the College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1978 as an academic clinical cardiologist. Dr. Schwartz has been vigorously involved in patient care, education of medical students, medical housestaff and cardiology fellows, as well as clinical research with a current focus on valvular heart disease. He has progressively assumed various leadership and administrative roles serving as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Associate Director of the Division of Cardiology and the Seymour Milstein and Harold Ames Hatch Professor of Clinical Medicine. Dr. Schwartz has also played an important administrative role within the Department of Medicine, serving as Vice Chairman of the Department of Medicine. Dr. Schwartz has been the driving force behind the development of the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Cardiovascular Service Line and the development of the new Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center. Under Dr. Schwartz’s leadership, there has been a major increase in the breadth of cardiology clinical and research activities, resulting in the Division of Cardiology’s attaining international prominence and emerging as one of the leading cardiology training centers in the United States.
Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pericarditis, COVID-19, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.
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173 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM, is the Director of Columbia Interventional Cardiovascular Care and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is an internationally-renowned leader in the field of Interventional Cardiology, with a particular focus on providing exceptional and evidence-based care to patients with complex coronary and peripheral vascular disease. In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr. Kirtane has a strong interest in clinical education and research, serving as Chief Academic Officer of the Division of Cardiology, and as director of several international, national, and regional educational conferences in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Kirtane’s research interests are in clinical trials and outcomes of device-based and pharmacologic interventions to help patients with cardiovascular disease. He is/has been Principal Investigator and serves on the steering committees of numerous clinical trials in interventional cardiovascular medicine and has authored over 700 peer-reviewed publications.Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Kirtane is a graduate of Ridgewood High School, Princeton University, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his residency/chief residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California – San Francisco. He then completed fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Intervention at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School and additionally obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health prior to moving back to Columbia. In his free time, Dr. Kirtane has avid interests in music and sports, and lives in New Jersey with his family. Dr. Kirtane is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy. Dr. Kirtane is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Kirtane is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Martin Leon is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Leon is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Leon is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Leon is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
Isaac George is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. George is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. George is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgery. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allan Schwartz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allan Schwartz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Allan Schwartz by calling their office at 212-305-5367. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Allan Schwartz a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allan Schwartz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Allan Schwartz specialize in?
While Dr. Allan Schwartz is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pericarditis, and COVID-19. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Allan Schwartz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Allan Schwartz has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Allan Schwartz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Allan Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Allan Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5367 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.