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Office
110 E 59th St
Suite 10B
New York, NY 10022Phone+1 212-583-2930
Summary
- Dr. Joshua Schwimmer is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine doctor based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. He is a full-time faculty member at Lenox Hill Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine.
An award-winning teacher, Dr. Schwimmer trained in nephrology and internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Strong Memorial Hospital, and the University of Rochester Medical Center. With over 20 years of clinical experience in nephrology and general medicine, Dr. Schwimmer receives outstanding reviews from patients of all ages. In practice with Dr. Mark Gardenswartz, Dr. Schwimmer sees patients at his East 59th Street office and hospitalized patients at Lenox Hill Hospital. As a "doctor's doctor", Dr. Schwimmer is trusted to provide care to many physicians and their families. In addition, Dr. Schwimmer is a health technology consultant and a longstanding member of Doximity's Medical Advisory Board.
Clinical Expertise
- Hypertension, General nephrology, Acute renal failure, Chronic kidney disease, Glomerular disease, Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, Dialysis, Continuous renal replacement therapy, Hemodialysis, Urinary tract infections, Hyponatremia, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic nephropathy, Nephrology, Kidney and ureteral stones, Medicolegal expertise, Forensic medicine, Expert testimony, Internal medicine, Nephrotic syndromes, Acid-base imbalance, Chronic Kidney Failure, Inpatient nephrology, Interstitial renal disease, Outpatient nephrology, Forensic Nephrology
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Nephrology, 2001 - 2003
- University of RochesterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1998, MD
- Wesleyan UniversityB.A., Economics & Science in Society, 1990 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2000 - 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians 2005
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology 2004
- Clinical Fellowship Award Kidney and Urology Foundation of America, 2002
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 111 citationsDe novo thrombotic microangiopathy in renal transplant recipients: a comparison of hemolytic uremic syndrome with localized renal thrombotic microangiopathy.Joshua A. Schwimmer, Tibor Nadasdy, Patrice F. Spitalnik, Karen L. Kaplan, Martin S. Zand
American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2003-02-01 - 183 citationsNPHS2 mutations in late-onset focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: R229Q is a common disease-associated alleleHiroyasu Tsukaguchi, Akulapalli Sudhakar, Tu Cam Le, Trang Nguyen, Jun Yao
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2002-12-01 - 103 citationsDevelopment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis after Anabolic Steroid AbuseLeal Herlitz, Glen S. Markowitz, Alton B. Farris, Joshua A. Schwimmer, Michael B. Stokes
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2010-01-01
Journal Articles
- Lithium toxicity: a review of pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosisAltschul E, Grossman C, Dougherty R, Gaikwad R, Nguyen V, Schwimmer J, Merker E, Mandel S, Practical Neurology, 1/1/2016
- Neurofibromatosis type 1-associated hypertension secondary to coarctation of the thoracic aortaSchwimmer JA, Clinical Kidney Journal, 2014
- Cytomegalovirus-induced collapsing focal segmental glomerulosclerosisSchwimmer JA, Clinical Kidney Journal, 2013
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Spurious High Anion Gap Acidosis Associated with Monoclonal Gammopathy.Selzer D, Eldridge JB, Patel S, Schwimmer JA, Rosenstock, JL, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, ASN (American Society of Nephrology) Annual Meeting, 1/1/2016
- Acute Interstitial Nephritis Associated with Probiotic Use.Win S, Mavani GP, Schwimmer, JA, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, ASN (American Society of Nephrology) Annual Meeting, 1/1/2015
- An Uncommon Presentation of a Rare Disease: Mesangial Proliferative Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal IgG Deposits ("Nasr Disease") in a Young Woman.Sultana T, Schwimmer JA, ASN (American Society of Nephrology) Annual Meeting, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- "Acute Renal Failure and Renal Replacement Therapies,"1/1/2013
- "The Basics of Acid-Base Disorders,"1/1/2012
- "The Urinalysis,"1/1/2012
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Other
- Nephrologists using social media connect with far-flung colleagues, health care consumers.Brande V., Nephrology Times
1/1/2010 - "The Efficient MD" offers practice tips and tools (interview).Genes N., Medscape
1/1/2007 - Tech Medicine.Schwimmer J., Healthline.com (2007-2009)
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Industry Relationships
- Medical Advisor, Doximity2012 - Present
External Links
- Websitehttp://kidney.nyc
Reviews
I love his bedside manner. Very informative and he listens and answers your question in a way that you understand .
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