Overview
Dr. Marc Schwartz is a board-certified neurosurgeon who is an internationally renowned expert on the treatment of patients with acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). He is also the recognized neurosurgical leader in the field of auditory brainstem implants. In addition, Dr. Schwartz treats complex cranial problems, meningiomas, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, cranial nerve disorders, and intradural spine tumors. He conducts research in tumor biology and genetics, especially in relation to schwannomas and neurofibromatosis type 2, and has published numerous articles and book chapters in his areas of interest. Dr. Schwartz is licensed to practice in CA.
Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3855 Health Sciences Dr, San Diego, CA 92037
9350 Campus Point Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schwartz 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marc S. Schwartz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marc S. Schwartz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marc S. Schwartz by calling their office at 858-822-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marc S. Schwartz a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marc S. Schwartz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Meningioma, 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. Marc S. Schwartz specialize in?
While Dr. Marc S. Schwartz is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Schwannoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Marc S. Schwartz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marc S. Schwartz has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Marc S. Schwartz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marc S. Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Marc S. Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-6100 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
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- MeningiomaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- SchwannomaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- HydrocephalusDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- EpendymomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- GastrostomyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PineoblastomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- RASopathiesDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- StrokeDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SubependymomaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.