Bio
Dr. Schwartz joined the Stanford Stroke Center in 2004 as a Fellow in Vascular Neurology and has remained on as Faculty since 2007. Currently, his primary focus is the care of patients with cerebrovascular disease in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, including patients with both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. He has a particular interest and expertise in cervical artery dissection, non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies, and stroke in young adults.
Dr. Schwartz is a national leader in neurological education and served as the Program Director for the Stanford Neurology Residency Program for nearly a decade, but remains involved as the Associate Program Director, and Vice Chair (Education). He also serves as the Medical Director for Neurology (H1) at Stanford HealthCare. He is the director of the newly launched Young Stroke Program within the Stanford Stroke Center
Learn more about the Neurology Residency Program and other educational opportunities at: http://neurology.stanford.edu/education
Clinical Focus
- Vascular Neurology
- Neurology
- Stroke in the young adult
Academic Appointments
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Clinical Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
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Clinical Professor (By courtesy), Neurosurgery
Administrative Appointments
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Vice Chair (Education), Dept. of Neurology & Neurological Sciences (2018 - Present)
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Associate Program Director, Neurology Residency Program, Dept. of Neurology & Neurological Sciences (2018 - Present)
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Director, Young Stroke Program, Stanford Health Care (2017 - Present)
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Medical Director, Neurology (H1), Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
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Medical Director, Clinical Neurosciences (G1/H1), Stanford Health Care (2010 - 2018)
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Program Director, Neurology Residency Program, Dept. of Neurology & Neurological Sciences (2010 - 2018)
Professional Education
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Fellowship:Stanford University Vascular Neurology Fellowship (2005) CA
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Residency:Stanford University Neurology Residency (2004) CA
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Internship:California Pacific Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2001) CA
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Board Certification: Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2008)
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Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2006)
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Medical Education:Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2000) IL
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MD, Northwestern University (2000)
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PhD, Northwestern University, Neurophysiology Neuropharmacology (1998)