
Lawrence B Schwartz MD
Professor, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine
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1250 E Marshall StreetInternal MedicineRichmond, VA 23298
Phone+1 804-828-9690
Fax+1 804-828-5566
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Education & Training
Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1978 - 1981
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1983 - 2026
American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1987
- Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology
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Clinical Trials
- Desensitization of Human Mast Cells: Mechanisms and Potential Utility for Preventing Anaphylaxis Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
- Desensitization and Cross-Desensitization During Oral Grass or Ragweed Pollen Immunotherapy Start of enrollment: 2016 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsHarmonization of Diagnostic Criteria in Mastocytosis for Use in Clinical Practice: WHO vs ICC vs AIM/ECNM.Peter Valent, Karin Hartmann, Gregor Hoermann, Andreas Reiter, Iván Alvarez-Twose
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice. 2024-12-01 - 3 citationsA randomized double-blinded trial to assess recurrence of systemic allergic reactions following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.Muhammad B Khalid, Ellen Zektser, Eric Chu, Min Li, Joanna Utoh
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2024-06-01 - 25 citationsThe Normal Range of Baseline Tryptase Should Be 1 to 15 ng/mL and Covers Healthy Individuals With HαT.Peter Valent, Gregor Hoermann, Patrizia Bonadonna, Karin Hartmann, Wolfgang R Sperr
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice. 2023-10-01
Journal Articles
- Effect of Lanadelumab Compared with Placebo on Prevention of Hereditary Angioedema AttacksJonathan A Bernstein, Lawrence B Schwartz, Andrew M Smith, H James Wedner, Daniel Soteres, Timothy Craig, Douglas T Johnston, Aleena Banerji, Paula J Busse, William R ..., JAMA
Other
- Laboratory tests to support the clinical diagnosis of anaphylaxisSchwartz LB
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/laboratory-tests-to-support-the-clinical-diagnosis-of-anaphylaxis
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-09-13
Press Mentions
Group Aims to Better Define ‘Extraordinarily Heterogeneous’ Mast Cell Activation SyndromeOctober 15th, 2024
Do You Have an Allergy to Latex? Here’s How It May Affect Your SkinJuly 31st, 2020
Grant Support
- Desensitization Of Human MAST Cells And Basophils: Mechanisms And Potential UtiliNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2008–2012
- Cellular &Inflammatory Pathways In Ashtma &Allergic Diseases: From IGE To CellsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2008–2012
- Administrative CoreNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2008–2012
- Characterization Of Different Types Of Human MAST CellsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1989–2009
- Biochemistry Of MAST Cell Secretory Granule EnzymesNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1985–2005
- Different Types Of Human MAST CellsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1994–2003
- Evaluation Of Basophil Involvement In Human DiseaseNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1998–2001
- Biochemistry Of MAST Cell Secretory Granule EnzymesNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2000
- Biochemistry Of MAST Cell Secretory Granule EnzymesNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1990–1999
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
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