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
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2A, La Jolla, CA 92037
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
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 Schwartz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marc Schwartz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marc Schwartz by calling their office at 619-543-5540. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marc Schwartz a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marc 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 Schwartz specialize in?
While Dr. Marc 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 Schwartz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marc Schwartz has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Marc 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 Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Marc Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-5540 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.
- 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.