Overview
Dr. Schwartz is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, airway surgery, lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. He completed a year of research focusing on thoracic oncology and endoscopic airway interventions. He has published many peer-reviewed publications and earned multiple clinical awards, including Chief Resident of the Year and the Charles McBurney Award. In addition, Dr. Schwartz serves in the following roles at Baylor University Medical Center: Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation; Medical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; and Surgical Director, Major Airway Disorders. He is married with four children and enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and yoga. See Dr. Schwartz's Publications.
Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3410 Worth St, Ste 760, Dallas, TX 75246
1321 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
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. Gary Schwartz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Schwartz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary Schwartz by calling their office at 469-800-7370. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gary Schwartz a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary Schwartz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Gary Schwartz specialize in?
While Dr. Gary Schwartz is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Gary Schwartz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gary Schwartz has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Gary Schwartz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gary Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Gary Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-7370 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
- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Collapsed LungDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EmphysemaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.