Andrei Schwartz, MD
- Pulmonary Critical Care
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Gender: Male
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Languages Spoken:
- Romanian
- Hebrew
- English
About Andrei Schwartz, MD
Medical School
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel: MD
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Internal Medicine
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Pulmonary and Critical Care
Residency
Fellowship
Board Certifications
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Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Critical Care
Biography
Why did you become a physician/provider? I am particularly interested in the science behind medicine and being able to communicate that to patients/families.
As a provider, what is your medical philosophy? I believe it's important to have communication with patients, as well as a multidisciplinary team involved in their care.
What qualities best describe the care you provide your patients? Patients will appreciate my compassionate and professional demeanor.
Being a healthcare provider, what drives/motivates you each day? The most rewarding part of my career is being able to talk to patients and help them in time of need.
What is the most important thing patients should know about you and your practice? I want patients to know I am always happy to educate them about their disease process(es) and help them take ownership of their ailment(s).
Hobbies: Travelling
Procedures: Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Central line, Arterial line, Endotracheal Intubation
Areas of Expertise/Clinical Interests: Clinical reasoning