Dr. Frank Schwab, MD

Totally neglectful, disinterested and ignored a serious infection for 7 months. Never go to this practice.

He's been my spinal surgeon for 12 years; since he brought me into the NIH program for Adult Onset Scoliosis at NYU in 2012. And he has performed 2 surgeries on my back (going from an S-curve to a I-shape. I'm 81 and still hiking, biking, and snowshoeing. And Now Without Pain!

Dr Schwab Is Amazing! I was up and back to work, lifting heavy, playing 10 games of softball a week within a few months. To this day even with outdated hardware my lower back pain is minimal at the surgery site and only had a few degenerative changes. This Man is caring and empathetic and listened to all of my concerns. Thanks again Doc

If i can give 0 stars I would…. Please do yourself a favor and DO NOT GO TO HIM!!!! I waited 1.5 hrs in a room to see him, he came in for approx 5 minutes DID NOT bother looking at MRI, diagnosed me with bursistis which CLEARLY states im MRI I do not have, my hip and thigh IS NOT EVEN WHY I CAME IN…… Proceeds to say I will call pain doctor and says I will be back in 5 mins…. Well another 45 mins of sitting and waiting I walked out and guess whose standing with other doctors waiting for a cab???? Him!!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS USELESS DOCTOR!!!!!

If i can give 0 stars I would…. Please do yourself a favor and DO NOT GO TO HIM!!!! I waited 1.5 hrs in a room to see him, he came in for approx 5 minutes DID NOT bother looking at MRI, diagnosed me with bursistis which CLEARLY states im MRI I do not have, my hip and thigh IS NOT EVEN WHY I CAME IN…… Proceeds to say I will call pain doctor and says I will be back in 5 mins…. Well another 45 mins of sitting and waiting I walked out and guess whose standing with other doctors waiting for a cab???? Him!!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS USELESS DOCTOR!!!!!

In 2010 Dr. Schwab did an eight level fusion on my lower to correct another surgeon’s bad job. As far as I am concerned Dr. Schwab saved me! I was a crippled, 54 year old lady when I met Dr. Schwab. Now at 66 years old I am upright, active, productive and pain free. It pains me to read these bad reviews. The Frank Schwab I know is a caring and patient gentleman who always had time for me!

Dr. Schwab performed spinal surgery on my wife in August, 2018. The surgery was very complex & involved taking out instrumentation and putting in new instrumentation, essentially extending the rods. In two appointments leading up to the surgery Dr. Schwab spent a reasonable amount of time with my wife explaining what he would be doing & assuring my wife that after surgery she would be able to resume activities such as bowling & playing tennis. Before the surgery my wife was very pitched forward. The surgery was successful as my wife was straighter. In the week of recovery at HSS she was in enormous pain. So, how many visits to my wife while she was in recovery did the good doctor make....NONE! After my wife was released she had her first post op visit; We waited 45 minutes for the doctor to call her in. After ONE minute he left the exam room to take a call. Returning 15 minutes later he "rushed" thru the next 5 minutes, then left to see another patient. Has been MIA ever since!

I had ad a spinal fusion with this man 15 months ago. He destroyed my life. I can no longer do any of the things I used to enjoy. Each day is worse than the last. I'm in unbelievable pain every day. I now lose feeling in my legs from my feet to my knees. I occasionally lose control of my bladder. I can't sleep more than 2 hours at a time, and my health is now failing. In the past 15 months, I went from no blood pressure medication, to 4 different medications a day. I've written, and called several times, so they referred me to a neurologist. I spent more money than I have on MRI's EEG's, and all neurological test are negative. I still need to use the hospital handle put on my bed to get out of bed. He literally stabbed me in the back, and has left me to die. If I get no relief, that's exactly what is going to happen. Did I get a single call from the "man" who has done this to me? Nope! Have they given me a viable plan B? Nope. I'm out of characters

Dr Schwab and his staff are knowledgeable, kind compassionate and above all feel secure in the knowledge they can help you. So happy I was recommended to him. The best! Don’t know what I would have done with the fact that no other doctor offered me any hope. I’m so blessed to have found Dr Schwab. He and his staff are kind and caring people who never rush you and always listen.

A dying breed of pure talent and care for every patient

Dr. Schwab is the best. I think his opinion is worth gold. I have had back problems since I was 14 years old. He performed a spine fusion on me - I am completely 100% cured. He also pinpointed a hip issue that I never knew I had - which I followed up and got surgery on. For the first time in my life I am pain free. I feel younger now than I ever did as a teenager. I can do so many things and I'm so happy. Thanks Dr. Schwab!

I just had a consult w/ Dr. Schwab at HSS. Almost 20 yrs ago, I had surgery (discectomy/laminectomy) for L5-S1 disc herniation w/poor results. Initial injury caused by volunteer "work" (Firefighter / EMT / Heavy Rescue) Surgery really didn't correct the excruciating pain I've been wrestling with for years now. I've seen many docs here in NJ w/no answers. I'm now 51 & can't live w/ the pain. SO.. Though a brutal ride, we went in to NYC.. He has incredible diagnostic skills & is VERY KIND!)

I was suffering from severe back pain for over 26 years. As I got older, surgery became more and more risky. I found Dr Schwab at HSS and before I knew it, he told me that he could help me and allow me to live a life without pain. It's been 5 weeks since surgery and I FEEL GREAT.. Dr. Schwab is humble, kind, soft spoken, gentle in his bed side manners, he is truly a miracle worker. He performed spinal fusion, decompression and installed 26 screws up and down my spin with metal cages and rod