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Gary Schwartz, MD

Thoracic Surgery

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About Gary Schwartz, MD

Dr. Schwartz is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, airway surgery, lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. He completed a year of research focusing on thoracic oncology and endoscopic airway interventions. He has published many peer-reviewed publications and earned multiple clinical awards, including Chief Resident of the Year and the Charles McBurney Award. In addition, Dr. Schwartz serves in the following roles at Baylor University Medical Center: Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation; Medical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; and Surgical Director, Major Airway Disorders. He is married with four children and enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and yoga.

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LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Insurance Accepted
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Background

Education
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2006)
  • Medical School: Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2006)
  • Internship: General Surgery, St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center (2007)
  • Residency: General Surgery, St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center (2012)
  • Medical School: St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center (2012)
  • Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital (2015)
  • Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital - Thoracic Surgery Program (2015)
  • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Hospital - Thoracic Surgery Program (2015)
Certifications
  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery/General Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Gary Schwartz, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (282) for Gary Schwartz, MD

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Apr 2, 2025
Best doctor excellent explaining options and why. Very prepared knew all information before visit.
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Apr 2, 2025
Always receive excellent service
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Apr 1, 2025
Dr Schwartz is wonderful! He explained everything I needed to know before I even had a chance to ask the questions. His explanation was complete, and to the point. He has my complete trust!
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Apr 1, 2025
Excellent at providing valued information
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Mar 27, 2025
Knowledgeable, thoughtful and detailed.
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Mar 25, 2025
I could tell by our conversation that he is very compassionate about the care he is providing.
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Mar 18, 2025
Dr Schwartz is a great surgeon! Highly recommend him!
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Mar 12, 2025
Dr Schwartz is very easy to talk to and explains everything very well!
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Mar 12, 2025
Very caring
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Mar 10, 2025
Informative and friendly
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Feb 19, 2025
Dr. Swartz is not only an amazing doctor, he truly cares about every patient and gives the time needed to each and every one. Best doctor I have ever had. God bless him.
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Jan 31, 2025
My experience with Dr Schwartz was very good. He greets me and my family with a smile. Answered any questions I may have had about my treatment putting me at ease.
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Jan 28, 2025
Dr Schwartz's willing to take the time answer all questions
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Jan 22, 2025
Gary is very specific with test results for my condition!
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Jan 22, 2025
He is very nice and concerned after my lung surgery.
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Jan 21, 2025
I think Dr. Scwatrz is an amazing Doctor/ Surgeon
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Jan 17, 2025
Great
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Jan 15, 2025
Excellent
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Jan 14, 2025
The Doctor is amazing. I heard exceptional things about him and now understand why. He is thoughtful, contemplative and confident. He is inspirational. I have total faith that the surgery will be successful . He gets high marks for his bedsymanner.
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Jan 8, 2025
Very informal ! Answered my concerns .
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Dec 26, 2024
He is very nice and was concerned about my situation.
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Dec 25, 2024
Dr Schwartz has genuine concern for my well being and has made sure that I get the information I need as quickly as possible. He is very kind and positive in his delivery,
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Dec 22, 2024
Great person
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Dec 20, 2024
Super nice always answer's my question and has been very helpful to me .
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Dec 19, 2024
Very knowledgeable, concise and informative. Helpful and encouraging.
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Dec 18, 2024
Took his time to explain the what he would be doing during surgery
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Dec 18, 2024
Extremely helpful in answering my questions. Very patient, very professional.
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Dec 16, 2024
Very knowledgeable and professional
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Dec 15, 2024
Very knowable and spend time to explain .
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Dec 11, 2024
He is the best Dr schwertz that is
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Dec 10, 2024
Does good work.
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Dec 6, 2024
Best of the best and greatest of the great I would not have changed anything perfect!!
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Dec 5, 2024
Good
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Dec 4, 2024
He is very well known in his field. He is a very skilled surgeon and he has taken excellent care if me from day one.
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Dec 3, 2024
Took the time to explain the results of the ct scan in plain layman's terms
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Nov 27, 2024
Excellent. Great communication. Patient. Thorough.
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Nov 27, 2024
He is warm and welcoming. Very knowledgeable and discusses it with you in patient's language. Refreshing and so nice!
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Nov 26, 2024
I found Dr Schwartz to be very friendly and sympathetic to my personal situation. He was thorough and answered all my questions. I was very pleased with the treatment plan he suggested.
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Nov 12, 2024
I trust dr Schwartz with my life. He has been the doctor that has kept me going and there isn't enough thanks that I could ever say show my appreciation.
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Nov 5, 2024
Just a really good visit & had all the correct answers
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