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Dr. Amit Schwartz, MD, FAANS, FACOS

Dr. Amit Schwartz, MD, FAANS, FACOS

Neurosurgeon
4813 9th Ave, FL 6, Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Amit Schwartz is the chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Schwartz completed his internship and Neurosurgical Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, followed by a fellowship at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida. He has conducted research and published various papers, abstracts, and book chapters, and has presented numerous times. Dr. Schwartz is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has received several honors, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Award and the Medical Attending's Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. Dr. Schwartz is listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and a Top Surgeon by the Consumers' Research Council of America.
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Overall rating

4.87

Average wait time

4.45

Bedside manner

4.73

About Dr. Amit Schwartz

Dr. Amit Schwartz is the chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Schwartz completed his internship and Neurosurgical Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, followed by a fellowship at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida. He has conducted research and published various papers, abstracts, and book chapters, and has presented numerous times. Dr. Schwartz is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has received several honors, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Award and the Medical Attending's Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. Dr. Schwartz is listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and a Top Surgeon by the Consumers' Research Council of America.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Craniotomy
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Craniotomy
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain

Office location

Maimonides Neurosurgery
4813 9th Ave, FL 6, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center, Residency in Neurosurgical
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center (Internship)
  • University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Dr. Schwartz has been the recipient of several honors, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Award and the Medical Attending's award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine.
  • Dr. Schwartz is listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and a Top Surgeon by Consumers' Research Council of America.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Uzbek

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1871503003

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.45
Bedside manner
4.73
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Which hospital is Dr. Amit Schwartz affiliated with?

Dr. Amit Schwartz is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

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Where is Dr. Amit Schwartz's office located?

Dr. Amit Schwartz's office is located at 4813 9th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Which board certifications does Dr. Amit Schwartz have?

Dr. Amit Schwartz is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Amit Schwartz?

Dr. Amit Schwartz frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Headache, Migraine, Neck Pain, and Neurosurgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amit Schwartz on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Amit Schwartz speak?

Dr. Amit Schwartz speaks English, Spanish, Russian, and Uzbek.

How do patients rate Dr. Amit Schwartz in reviews?

46 patients have reviewed Dr. Amit Schwartz. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 4.73/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.45/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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