Brian S. Schwartz
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Brian S. Schwartz

Infectious Disease
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Brian Schwartz specializes in treating infectious diseases. He has particular expertise in infections that develop in patients with suppressed immune systems, such as organ and stem cell transplant recipients. He serves as a director of UCSF's infectious diseases clinics. Schwartz's research focuses on Staphylococcus aureus infections (commonly called staph infections), particularly the interaction between colonization and recurrent infection and the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Other interests include latent tuberculosis infection and Chagas disease in patients with suppressed immune systems, as well as tropical medicine (the study of conditions found in tropical climates). Schwartz earned his undergraduate degree in biological anthropology at the University of Michigan. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed an internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at UCSF. Schwartz is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and American Society of Transplantation.

Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Nocardiosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Cryptococcosis.

Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Rush Medical College, MD

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Infectious Diseases

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Infectious Diseases Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian S. Schwartz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian S. Schwartz?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian S. Schwartz by calling their office at 415-353-2626. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian S. Schwartz a top-rated expert for Coccidioidomycosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian S. Schwartz is classified as an Advanced expert for Coccidioidomycosis, 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. Brian S. Schwartz specialize in?

While Dr. Brian S. Schwartz is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Coccidioidomycosis, Nocardiosis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Brian S. Schwartz accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian S. Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2626 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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