RobertGSchwartzMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Greenville, SC

Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Piedmont Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PA

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Office
317 Saint Francis Dr
Ste 350
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone+1 864-235-1834

Fax+1 864-235-2486

Summary

Dr. Schwartz has independently owned and operated Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, P.A. in Greenville, SC, since 1984. He is internationally recognized as an innovator and leading practitioner in the Neuromusculoskeletal, Vascular and Regenerative Medicine fields. His body of work includes a long list of peer-reviewed publications, numerous medical directorships and chairs, membership in multiple professional associations, five medical certifications, medical licensure in three states, four long-term teaching appointments, ten guest professorships, and numerous committee appointments.

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1981 - 1984
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1981
University of MichiganBS, Zoology, 1974 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

SC State Medical License 1984 - 2025
NC State Medical License 1987 - 2022
PA State Medical License 1985 - 2014
TX State Medical License 1982 - 1992
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

President Aesculapion Honor Society
Distinguished Service Award Wayne State University School of Medicine
Regent's Scholarship Award University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Branstrom Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Graduation with High Distinction University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
President American Academy of Thermology
President South Carolina Society for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Electrotherapy for wound healing.
Schwartz Rg, Enwemeka Cs, Kloth Lc, Unger Pg, Feedar Ja
Rehab Management. 1991-02-01

Journal Articles

Guidelines For Neuromusculoskeletal Thermology.
Robert G. Schwartz, Thermology International
Reducing Total Load.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Fibromyalgia.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Is Arthritis The source Of My Pain?
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Persistent Internal Organ Pain and the Musculoskeletal System.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Brain Fog.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Management Of Peripheral Neuropathy.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Barre-Lieou Syndrome.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
The Doctor Patient Relationship: the Current State Of Affairs.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Restless Legs Syndrome.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Carolinas Magazine
Electric Sympathetic Block For The Treatment Of Pain.
Robert G. Schwartz, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishing
Electric Sympathetic Block.
Robert G. Schwartz, Journal Of Austrian Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Resolving Complex Pain.
Robert G. Schwartz, Lulu Press, Morrisville
The Impact of Juice Plus On Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Robert G. Schwartz, Lulu Press
An Open Letter to the AMA CPT Coding Panel.
Robert G. Schwartz, Thermology International
Updated Guidelines for Neuro-Musculoskeletal Thermology (Sympathetic Skin Response).
Robert G. Schwartz, The American Academy of Thermology
Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) for Primary Care Professionals. How to Diagnose and When to Refer to a Pain Specialist.
Robert G. Schwartz, CME Articles
International Consensus and Guidelines on Medical Thermology.
Robert G. Schwartz, Thermology International
Infrared Thermography Vasomotor Mapping for CRPS/RSD Syndromes.
Robert G. Schwartz, Thermology International
Electric Sympathetic Block, A Self-Organizing Approach.
Robert G. Schwartz, Robert Schwartz, Andreas Szasz, Abraham Liboff, Manuscript In Preparation
Prolotherapy: A Literature Review & Retrospective Study.
Robert G. Schwartz, Journal of Neurologic & Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery
Fatal CNS Toxoplasmosis in a Homosexual Male.
Robert G. Schwartz, Neurology
Delineation of Privileges For The Physiatrist.
Robert G. Schwartz, Physiatrist
Neuromusculoskeletal Thermography.
Robert G. Schwartz, White paper, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Books/Book Chapters

The Initial Spirit Behind Managed Care.
Robert G. SchwartzRisk Monitor Hewitt, Coleman & Assoc
Diagnostic Paraspinal Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography.
Page 25 - 33Robert G. SchwartzEditors: Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.IOS Press
Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice.
Chapter: Botulinum Toxin Injections
Robert G. SchwartzHanley & Belfus
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Robert G. SchwartzReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Assn of AmericaEdition 2,
Somatovisceral Reflexes: The Effect of Somatic Pain on Visceral Organs In Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
Page 18 - 20The Pain Clinic
Infrared Thermographic Vasomotor Mapping and Differential Diagnosis.
Page 25 - 26Robert G. SchwartzNYU Press, NY
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Abstracts/Posters

Neuropathic Pain: Which Medication and Why.
Robert G. Schwartz, The Pain Clinic
Somatovisceral Reflexes: The Effect of Somatic Pain on Visceral Organs In Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
Robert G. Schwartz, Reprinted in the Surgical Physician Assistant
Neuropathic Pain: Which Medication and Why.
Robert G. Schwartz, Reprinted in the Surgical Physician Assistant

Lectures

Certification Training Course for Medical Infrared Thermography.
American Academy of Thermology, Greenville, SC
Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine.
Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Pr
Methods of Measurement for Eastern Medicine Interventions through Western Medicine Studies.
Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Provence, China
Pathophysiology of RSD/CRPS and a Physical Explanation for Electric Sympathetic Block.
Florida State University, Department of Biophysics, Tallahassee, Florida
Overview of CRPS/RSD Diagnosis and Treatment.
South Carolina Medical Association Annual Meetings, Greenville,SC
RSD Look Alikes, The Role of Infrared Imaging in Identifying CRPS/RSD Generators And Formulating a Rational Treatment Approach to Complex Pain Patients.
Fortaleza, Brazil
Vasomotor Mapping in Complex Regional Pain Syndromes & Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Fortaleza, Brazil
Regenerative Medicine Techniques in Neuromusculoskeletal and Peripheral Vascular Medicine.
WFIRM, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Clinical Indications & Guidelines for Performing Computerized Infrared Imaging/Thermography.
Austin, Texas
The Role of Nutrition in Pain Management and Vascular Disease”, Prevention Plus.
Greenville, S.C
Differential Diagnosis of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Fibromyalgia.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group, Greenville, S.C
Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
The American Academy of Thermology Guidelines for Infrared Imaging.
S.C. Spine Society, Charleston, S.C
The AMA Guides for Impairment- 6th Edition.
Gallivan, White and Boyd Law Firm, Greenville, S.C
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy & Fibromyalgia.
Upstate Area for Health Education, Greenville, S.C
AAT Guidelines for Neuro-musculoskeletal Thermography.
NYU Medical Center, N.Y
Infrared Thermographic Vasomotor Mapping and Differential Diagnosis.
NYU Medical Center, N.Y
Overview of RSD, Hormones and Neurotransmitters- The Mind Body Connection.
S.C. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association, Greenville, S.C
Insomnia: Current Concepts and Non-GABA Agonists.
Greenville, S.C
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue.
S.C. Fibromyalgia Support Group, Greenville, S.C
Complex Chronic Pain Relief: There Are Options.
Carolina First Center, Greenville, S.C
Overview of RSD and RSD Look Alikes.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group of South Carolina, Greenville, S.C
RSD Look Alikes and Unusual Syndromes.
University Of South Florida School of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
Overview of the American Academy of Thermology Guidelines and Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Infrared Thermography
University Of South Florida School of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
Clinical Applications For Infrared Imaging In RSD/CRPS and Other Vasomotor Syndromes
NYU School Of Medicine; Rusk Institute Of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York, N.Y
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Other

Osteoarthritis.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Venous Insufficiency.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Thoracic outlet syndrome.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Thermography.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Sports Medicine.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Sports Injury.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Platelet Rich Plasma.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
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Prolotherapy.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Back pain.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Neck pain.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Musculoskeletal problems of the foot.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Migraine.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Low back pain.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Headache.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Fibromyalgia.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
Barre-lieou.
Robert G. Schwartz, Harvard Medical School Online Medical Text
http://www.Wikidoc.org
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - AAPMR
Member

Other Languages

Spanish