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Neil Schwartz
Clinical Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Clinical Professor (By courtesy), Neurosurgery
Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Fellowship: Stanford University Vascular Neurology Fellowship (2005) CA
Residency: Stanford University Neurology Residency (2004) CA
Internship: California Pacific Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2001) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Vascular Neurology (2008)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (2006)
Medical Education: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2000) IL
MD, Northwestern University (2000)
PhD, Northwestern University, Neurophysiology Neuropharmacology (1998)
Affiliation:
Neil Schwartz completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, followed by MD and PhD degrees at Northwestern University. After his Neurology residency at Stanford, 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, stroke in young adults, and stroke recovery trials utilizing stem cells.
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 inpatient Neurology (L5) at Stanford HealthCare. He is the director of the 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
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 inpatient Neurology (L5) at Stanford HealthCare. He is the director of the 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