Marc Schwartz
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
Office
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2A, 
La Jolla, CA 

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 top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest
VA San Diego Healthcare System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Young Neurosurgeon Award - Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, 2000, 2004

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Office
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2A, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
UC San Diego
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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


8 Total Publications

Prevention and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid leak after translabyrinthine acoustic tumor removal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marc Schwartz

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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

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