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Frank Schwab, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, Lenox Hill Hospital

FrankJohannSchwabMD

Orthopaedic Surgery New York, NY

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Hofstra University

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Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • What Are the Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Spinal Fusion? A Meta-Analysis  
    Frank Schwab, Justin S Smith, European spine journal
  • Rod Fracture Following Apparently Solid Radiographic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients  
    Alan H Daniels, Peter Passias, Han Jo Kim, Themistocles Protopsaltis, Justin S Smith, Christopher Shaffrey, Eric Klineberg, Frank Schwab, Christopher Ames, World Neurosurgery

Authored Content

  • Rod Fracture Following Apparently Solid Radiographic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity PatientsJune 2018

Press Mentions

  • Humana to Expand Partnership Enabling Digital Prior Authorizations in 95% of Orthopedic Cases
    Humana to Expand Partnership Enabling Digital Prior Authorizations in 95% of Orthopedic CasesOctober 13th, 2021
  • Dr. Frank Schwab Named Orthopedic Surgery Chair at New York City Hospital
    Dr. Frank Schwab Named Orthopedic Surgery Chair at New York City HospitalOctober 12th, 2021
  • New Bone Density Assessment May Better Predict Poor Spinal Fusion Outcomes
    New Bone Density Assessment May Better Predict Poor Spinal Fusion OutcomesDecember 15th, 2020
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Hospital Affiliations