Frank Johann Schwab MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Hofstra University
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130 East 77th streetblack hall 11New York, NY 10075
Phone+1 212-434-4160
Fax+1 212-434-2168
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Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2001 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
NY State Medical License 1993 - 2025
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials
- A Multicenter Prospective Study of Quality of Life in Adult Scoliosis Start of enrollment: 2010 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsImpact of Knee Osteoarthritis and Arthroplasty on Full-body Sagittal Alignment in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients.Mohammad Daher, Alan H Daniels, Ashley Knebel, Mariah Balmaceno-Criss, Renaud Lafage
Spine. 2025-04-15 - Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Failure Prophylaxis Improves Cost Efficacy, While Maintaining Optimal Alignment, in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.Peter G Passias, Oscar Krol, Tyler K Williamson, Claudia Bennett-Caso, Justin S Smith
Neurosurgery. 2025-04-03 - Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment for Adult Symptomatic Lumbar Scoliosis at 8-Year Follow-Up: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial.Justin S Smith, Michael P Kelly, Elizabeth L Yanik, Christine R Baldus, Vy Pham
JAMA Surgery. 2025-04-02
Journal Articles
- What Are the Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Spinal Fusion? A Meta-AnalysisFrank Schwab, Justin S Smith, European spine journal
- Rod Fracture Following Apparently Solid Radiographic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity PatientsAlan H Daniels, Peter Passias, Han Jo Kim, Themistocles Protopsaltis, Justin S Smith, Christopher Shaffrey, Eric Klineberg, Frank Schwab, Christopher Ames, World Neurosurgery
Authored Content
- Rod Fracture Following Apparently Solid Radiographic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity PatientsJune 2018
Press Mentions
Humana to Expand Partnership Enabling Digital Prior Authorizations in 95% of Orthopedic CasesOctober 13th, 2021- Dr. Frank Schwab Named Orthopedic Surgery Chair at New York City HospitalOctober 12th, 2021
- New Bone Density Assessment May Better Predict Poor Spinal Fusion OutcomesDecember 15th, 2020
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