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DR J THEODORE SCHWARTZ JR
Orthopedic Surgeon
PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
SERVICES
With Dr Schwartz
WORK-BASED INJURIES
Dr accepts patients with work-based injuries to joints, bones and muscles. We take a team approach to worker care.
FRACTURE CARE
Dr is skillful in Fracture Care which often involves resetting the bone in place and immobilizing it.
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Dr is skilled in reconstructive surgery to rebuild the hand, elbow or shoulder.
TELEHEALTH
Dr offers TeleHealth consultations for patients who are not able to visit the office in person.
DR SCHWARTZ'S DME STORE
Dr Schwartz has identified a list of products you will need at your pre-operative visit to assist in your recovery following your surgery.
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About Dr Schwartz
Dr. Schwartz attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, where he graduated with honors as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Dr. Schwartz received the Henry W. Meyerding Award from the American Fracture Association in 1989 and later completed the Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship in Boston, MA. Additionally, he received a Certificate of Added Qualification for Hand Surgery.
Dr. Schwartz specializes in reconstructive surgery and disorders of the hand, elbow, and shoulder. He also has special expertise in surgery of the upper extremity.
Undergraduate
University of Maryland, B.S.
College Park, Maryland General/Honors Program
Medical School, M.D.
University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland
Internship – General Surgery
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Fellowship
Harvard Hand Surgery Fellow
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Alpha Omega Alpha
Medical Honor Society, 1984
Hans R. Wilhelmsen Prize for Academic Achievement
Department of Surgery
University of Maryland School of Medicine, May 25, 1984
Outstanding Young Men of America
Inducted 1986
Washington D. C. Orthopaedic Society Award of Resident Research Presentation
“Intraoperative Femoral Factures During Total Hip Arthroplasty”, March 13, 1989
Henry W. Meyerding, M.D. Award
First Place, American Fracture Association National Competition for Essays on Trauma For “Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh”, April 25, 1989
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A Cadaveric Study
J. Theodore Schwartz, M.D., Barry P. Simmons, M.D.
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 9(2):209-312, 1993.
Compression of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow in Association with Synovial Cysts
J. Theodore Schwartz, Jr., M.D., Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., Mark Koris, M.D.
Orthopaedic Review, January 1994: 62-5.
Posterior Interosseous Nerve: An Anatomic Study of Potential Nerve Grafts
Peter M. Waters, M.D., J. Theodore Schwartz, M.D.
The Journal of Hand Surgery, 18A:743-5, 1993
A Cadaveric Study of the Single-Portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Amy VanHeest, M.D., Peter Waters, M.D.,, Barry Simmons, M.D., J. Theodore Schwartz, Jr., M.D.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
Interosseous Hibernoma: A Rare Tumor of the Bone
John T. Schwartz, Jr., M.D., Michael A. Ellis, M.D., Michael A. Pelczar, M.D.
Work in Progress
The TransdeltoidtrapeziaI (Superior) Approach to the Shoulder
Dror Paley, M.D., John T. Schwartz, Jr., M.D.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Work in Progress
Evaluation of Surface Contact in Porous Coated Acetabular Components
John T. Schwartz, Jr., M.D., Charles A. Engh, M.D., Mark Forte, Ph.D., Marcos Arias, B.S.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Work in Progress
Septic Arthritis of the Wrist Complicating Chronic Renal Failure
John T. Schwartz, Jr., M.D., Ted T. Peters, M.D., Barry Simmons, M.D.
Journal of Hand Surgery
Work in Progress
Ligamentous Injuries Associated with Fractures of the Distal Radius. A Cadaveric Study.
J. Theodore Schwartz, M.D., Peter M. Waters, M.D., Mark Koris, M.D., Bryan Snyder, M.D., Wilson Hayes, M.D., Ph.D.
Work in Progress
Evaluation of Initial Surface Apposition in Porous Coated Acetabular Components
J. Theodore Schwartz, Jr. M.D., S.K. Grandia, M.D., C.A. Engh, M.D., Y. Kukita, M.D., M.R. Forte, M.D.
Orthopaedic Transactions 15(2) 448-9, 1991
Presentations: The Radiology of Injuries to the Ulnar Collateral Ligaments of the Metacarpal Phalangeal Joint of the Thumb. A Radiologic Anatomic Study.
Matthew Freeman, M.D., John T. Schwartz, B.S. and W. Hugh Baugher, M.D.
Presented at the 67th Meeting of the Radiologic Society of North America Chicago, Illinois, November 18, 1981
Reviews
About Dr Schwartz
I have been going to Dr. Schwartz for over 20 years and have nothing but amazing care and service everytime I visit. He is an incredible doctor who really takes the time to listen to your concerns, as well as being very caring. He explains what’s causing my pain and the options I can do to resolve it in a way that I understand completely. He has always done a great job with providing the care I need to feel better. Thank you Dr. Schwartz!
Very professional and collaborative patient-doctor care provided to help me through a shoulder injury. Highly recommend Dr. Schwartz!
From the very first visit with doctor schwartz, I felt comfortable and like she was listening, he was able to fix what another surgeon had severely messed up in my little finger.I'm grateful for all that he does
"I highly recommend Dr. Schwartz. I was dealing with tendonitis pain for over a month before seeing him. After our initial consultation, he gave me a cortisone shot that relieved my pain the very next day. When the pain returned a month later, I got another shot, and it provided immediate relief again. Dr. Schwartz has been thorough in his diagnosis and made me feel confident in his treatment plan, including next steps if the pain persists. I’m very grateful for his care and expertise!" Scott Phillips --- This version is streamlined, positive, and highlights the key points of your experience!
I feel and broke my arm. I ended up with Dr Swartz because I’ve used his office before! I was happy with the information he provided me but you should be proactive because he doesn’t baby you! I got all the information I needed and while he suggested surgery, I chose to continue with currently mild shoulder pain to avoid a seven month recovery. I know clearly what happened and I know my options. He was very clear on these. He’s professional and very clear on treatment options.
I've enjoyed being a patient of Dr. Schwartz the past several years because he listens to what you have to say to him and he is sympathetic in return. The surgery I have had with him was successful. Office staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Good experience. Procedure explained fully . Surgery went as planned . I was treated there very well also . Recovery is going well . Appreciate the fine work. Would highly recommend .
Always the best. Spends plenty of time with you and never appears rushed. Very thorough. Highly recommended.
Dr. John Schwartz is the most professional and caring orthopedic surgeon ever! He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his profession. I would not only recommend but encourage anyone thinking of having orthopedic surgery to make an appointment with him. His office staff is very professional and treats you with the utmost care, they are fast and dependable with appointments. They respect your time schedule and get you in and out! I had a very successful shoulder replacement with almost zero pain and recovering well!
Dr Schwartz does a good job of helping me get additional treatment for my shoulders after doing very effective surgery. The complete staff, from the front desk to the imaging folks, to the PA and others that help the doctor to provide the required care all do a very good job as well. Very Happy!
Dr Schwartz I very professional I would definitely recommend him
I've just started seeing Dr. Schwartz and appreciate his bedside manner and approach to my injury. I'll give an update to my review in the next few weeks.
Doctor schwartz what's professional and A pleasant doctor. He took care of my problem with my 10 denitism. My thumb and we'll be doing a follow up with him shortly.
Dr Theodore J Schwartz an excellent technician in his craft performing surgery on my shoulder and bicep. His experience and technique allowed my post surgery to quickly heal with little to no pain. The worst part being the itching in my healing process. Rehab was quick and strong. Thank you Dr. Schwartz
(Translated by Google) Excellent dr 🧑⚕️ surgeon. He has been with me in my care of my left arm. Their entire work team is very professional/their work is excellent. 💙💙 (Original) Excelente dr 🧑⚕️ cirujano. Ha estado con migo en mi cuidado del brazo izquierdo. Todo su equipo de trabajo es muy profesional/ su trabajo es excelente. 💙💙
The are very professional. Always treated with a kind hand. It's always clean and smells good.
Having been a patient of Dr. Schwartz for years, I find him to be very companionate, always takes time to listen, and discusses the issue and offers different options to see which one would be the better option. Is a very nice person and has always done a wonderful job on my medical problems,Highly recommend him.
I have been under a previous Dr for approximately 6 months and my care was not getting better. I had asked for a second opinion and I was recommended to Golden State (previously Webster). I met Dr. Schwartz who reviewed all the reports and MRIs that I had, he took his time to explain what was going on with my injury and to advise a solution to remedy my pain. Over all I went through 2 surgeries in which helped with the tears I had on my wrists. I did improve, the usage of my hand. Grant it, it will never be the same, but Dr. Schwartz is compassionate, honest, he takes his time to review your injury, he doesn't rush you out of your appointment. I am very happy that I have a doctor that has empathy and he wants you to get better. Any one who has Dr. Schwartz as their doctor is very fortunate. I recommend him. Thank you Dr. Schwartz. ~LR
Very professional and detailed
Dr Schwartz did a great job of explaining to me the procedure he performed.
Dr. Schwartz is an exceptional physician and surgeon and very personal. I am speaking from my experience not only as a patient but also as a registered nurse who worked with him in surgery for 10 years and witnessed his exceptional surgical skills as well thus the reason I chose him when I needed orthopedic care. You will NOT find a better doc for issues with hands, arms, and shoulders! Thanks Dr. Schwartz!
Dr Schwartz is a true professional. Listens and is responsive to a patient's needs. I would highly recommend him to everyone.
We can not express how wonderful Dr. Schwartz Jr. and his staff were to our daughter. Dr. Schwartz was so personable and made her feel comfortable and confident with her hand surgery. What an amazing team. From the warm welcome from the receptionist, the kind and gentle nurses and the professionalism from Dr. Schwartz himself. Such a great experience from an incredible team. We are so grateful for you all.
Dr. Schwartz did a full wrist fusion on my left wrist. He did an outstanding job on the surgery and his staff has always done everything they can to make my experience as stress less as possible. Dr. Schwartz is knowledgeable and trustworthy and his staff is very professional.
I’ve been going here for a long while now due to a work injury the staff is friendly. The doctors are friendly and they take their time to listen to you. You just tell them what you’re going through what you’re feeling and they Will try their best to help you with whatever situation is going on. I’ve been coming here for a while now to where everyone’s just friendly, and I could just walk in talk crack some jokes with some of the employees and the doctors. Their establishment is very clean. They’re very consistent when it comes to booking your appointments and sending you reminders for your appointments.
Excellent doctor and entire staff! Only downside is that they are no longer in San Ramon and so far away in Dublin!!
I've had a couple successful surgeries on different joints by Dr Schwartz a few years back. I walked into the office.. no appointment, to order copies of my medical records. Jackie at the front desk was so helpful and friendly she made me feel welcomed and valued despite a line of people in front of her. She processed my request, I placed my order was out of their unbelievably fast. I just had to them a shout out. Thank you Dr Schwartz and Jackie! Always so professional
Dr. Schwartz is a top notch surgeon! I had shoulder surgery in September and it was a positive experience. All of my follow up visits have been great! He is very knowledgeable and answers all of my questions. I would highly recommend him to my family friends and anyone else who is looking for an arm and hand orthopedic surgeon!
Very knowledgeable and professional physician and friendly staff.
It was a great experience and the way my whole visit made me feel real comfortable
I had a full wrist Fusion and 3 surgeries with Dr. Schwartz and have been a patient for over 3 years. The work performed was outstanding his knowledge is second to none. The nurses and assistants have always been there to take care of anything I’ve needed and are very professional.
Dr. Schwartz is very good and explains clearly. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
Tad Schwartz fused my badly broken thumb three years ago and it has been painless ever since. He is very conscientious and accessible. A month ago he repaired torn ligaments in my shoulder, which also has gone very smoothly. Highly recommended Tad
Very knowledgeable about my procedure and Dr makes me feel comfortable
Dr. Schwartz was very professional and eased my mind although there was a "little" hiccup at the front desk. Thanks you doctor!
(Translated by Google) They received me very kindly and very attentive, thank you very much (Original) Muy amablemente me recibieron y muy atentos, muchas gracias
I would like to thank Dr. Theodore Schwartz and Webster orthopedics and their entire staff for their excellent care and patient support. Dr. Schwartz is an amazing Doctor and well respected doctor in his field Who has done multiple surgeries on me with excellent results. He is well known and respected in his field. Recently I had surgery to my Left hand thumb from a previous injury that required surgery and he provided the most excellent care and follow up procedures. Him and his team are without a doubt a five star facility. Thank you Dr. Schwartz for your continued care with my needs and concerns I will always continue, any care and concerns I need with you and Webster orthopedics. Thanks again, Dr. Schwartz Dublin, California
Dr. Schwartz is a great doctor and surgeon
I've been seeing Dr. Schwartz for a while for a chronic condition. He is a wonderful and professional doctor. He is knowledgeable and straight forward and at the same time very pleasant. The staff is always nice and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Schwartz.
Excellent timely compassionate. Not quick to jump to surgery
Reception great, medical staff, kind and efficient and Dr Schwartz excellent. Easy to talk to.
Very knowledgeable and professional 👍
I went to Dr. Schwartz after seeing such good reviews. I had to have somebody in my insurance plan so I was very happy to find him. As a registered nurse and patient I was very impressed with the time he spent with me finding out my problem. He knew exactly what to do regarding my shoulder pain, and we have a plan that will also include next steps in the event my pain comes back. His office also runs very efficiently, and his staff are courteous and very organized.
Dr. Swartz is an amazing surgeon. He’s got me back to work twice after two shoulder injuries. Dr. Swartz is very professional and cares about his patients. I’d recommend anyone with upper extremities issues to Dr. Swartz. I hope I’m done with surgeries for the rest of my life. Thank you Dr. Swartz.
thank you very satisfied
Dr. Schwartz is very attentive and is amazing at what he does. When no one else listened, he did. He did my son’s surgery in the past and now mine and I wouldn’t choose anyone else to work on me. He’s an excellent surgeon!!! Thank you Dr. Schwartz!!!
***** Take a deep breath. You’re dealing with a professional with a bedside manner. This man could be compared to a fighter pilot hanging out in a 737… he’s jus crushing it. My affection for this doctor is evident in his obvious glam in the surgery room … focused on your needs and the issues surrounding your injury during your office. With Dr. Schwartz you could not be in better hands (pun intended)*****
Dr Schwartz is friendly and provides good care.
I feel Dr. Schwartz is a great Doctor and he feels passion for the injured person. He took great care of me, and I would recommend him to anyone who has wrist issues which is what I had. Phil Assia. Dublin Cal.
I met Dr Schwartz for a consultation for shoulder surgery and he is amazing he explained everything in detail on what will take place and he answered all my questions. I feel very comfortable knowing he will take care of all my issues.
I highly recommend Dr. Schwartz, he listen to his patient, very polite, easy to talk to. And the staff is his office, are also nice too.
I appreciate the board letting patients know if doctor is on time or running late. This gives you a choice of waiting or rescheduling. Never have I heard a mean or nasty comment from staff while waiting for my appointment to start. Everyone from front desk to leaving, always has a smile on their face & are very helpful. I appreciate the atmosphere. When I'm going to the Doctor I already don't feel well as I'm in pain. The smiles go a long way. Thank you.
Great doctor. Busy but always on schedule. Spend as much time as needed listening and helping the patient make the right decision.
Dr Schwartz was amazing for my carpal tunnel surgery and every appointment leading up to. Very informative and the staff was just as amazing. I was literally in and out and felt immediate relief and feeling back in my hand that same night. My issue was severe due to a work related injury. Now I wish he could do my other hand. Two thumbs up in my book
Great doctor! Very through & informative! I always look forward to hear his perspective on what is going on ..
Available, direct and to the point, accurate diagnosis, prepared, attentive, listens to his patients. A1 doc
Dr Schwartz became my doctor after a bad experience with a doctor who was not good for me. On my first visit he examined me and immediately found out that my shoulder was in bad shape. He requested the proper test and handled the situation with promptness and care. I am recovering well and I truly appreciate him. He is an awesome doctor and I will recommend him to anyone. He's the best!!!!
Dr. Schwartz is great!! The best!! He operated on me twice and everything feels great! Always punctual but i wouldnt mind if he came in late on the days i need an injection. They hurt, but i feel great after! I need a couple of other things fixed and i will be going to him for these. I highly recommend him and his staff is very friendly too.
His staff is great and he did a wonderful job on My surgery Highly recommend him
Doctor Schwartz is very professional and friendly. I’ve been a patient for years. I’ve also had a surgery. He really know his stuff!
I had a very good experience with Dr Schwartz. He was very pleasant and provided me a thorough explanation of my diagnosis and treatment.
I was able to get into his office on the same day I called - relatively prompt, compared to other experiences, and excellent "bedside manner" - quick diagnosis direct/clear course of action.
I have been going to Dr.Schwartz for my shoulder injury. The facility is very nice and the assistance are all very friendly. So far I have had a good experience here.
In the short time that Dr Schwartz, his staff and I have been working with each other I can say I haven't been disappointed, so in my opinion I have nothing but High praises for Dr Schwartz and his staff.😎🤗👏🏽👍🏽
I am seeing Dr John Schwartz Jr for a work comp injury on my upper extremities left side and my wrist and thumb. He's a very thorough doctor very nice and explains everything that can could or will be happening before during and after surgery. I'm grateful that he is the doctor that was chosen for me and I would highly recommend him. He doesn't just listen but he gets it.... then he takes care of it.
Was recommended to dr. Schwartz earlier this year for my thumb cmc joint issues, Dr. Schwartz was very methodical and clear in explaining what my options were going forward, anything from pain management to surgery. He was happy to answer all my questions, and I had quite a few! The best thing is that he didn’t want to jump straight to surgery which previous doctors did, he made sure I knew all the options available. So far I’ve been impressed with the level of care and concern shown by Dr. Schwartz. Would be happy to recommend him to anyone who is having issues with their cmc joint.
Dr J T Schwartz has been my surgeon to remove a precedent mucous cyst on my finger. He has also provided several choices for my shoulder injury from 1996. I chose physical therapy which has eliminated most of my shoulder pain. Dr Schwartz has been thorough in his evaluation for my recoveries. He is also very knowledgeable, caring and an enthusiastic surgeon. He has provided excellent care for me, and I'm thankful. I will continue to use him as my orthopedic surgeon!!
Since I have been treating with doctor Schwartz for a ruptured wrist tendon he has been very professional, courteous and patient Going into my surgery I feel confident that I will be in good hands
Dr Schwartz has performed two surgeries on my shoulder. He has shown a high level of knowledge and professionalism in all my treatments. I highly recommend him as a surgeon and orthopedic doctor
Dr Schwartz and his Medical staff are Fanatical. I love there patient care tactics are awesome. Dr schwartz has done multiple surgeries on my to better my way of living. Thank you for all you do.
I have known Dr. Schwartz for about 10 years. He has taken care of me over this period of time. I have found him to be most knowledgeable in determining what my issues were and treated them with the highest degree of professionalism. I have introduced my friends to consult with Dr. Schwartz and I would highly recommend any readers to do so.
I have seen Dr. Schwartz on several occasions, and he is always been professional and efficient. Today, my visit was at the Webster office in San Ramon. On a prior visit he diagnosed an arm problem and performed elbow surgery for me. Afterwards, he recommended several weeks of arm therapy. Everything worked very well and I was very pleased. Of course, I still have three screws in my elbow, but that is normal, and I hardly ever notice. I now am more careful about riding my bike around railroad tracks. Today the doctor looked into a case of shoulder pain. Everyone was incredibly efficient and the doctor got to the bottom of the problem quite rapidly. This time, I don't need to get any screws put into body parts. It's just a minor thing called a spur I was treated with courtesy and professionalism at all times. Honestly, there's absolutely nothing to complain about. Plus, they gave me a free Webster Orthopedics bag for being a good sport.
Dr. Schwartz was incredible with my husband and got him into surgery extremely fast for such short notice. His staff was awesome as well. Thank you!!
I just want to thank Dr. Theodor Schwartz for his excellent care. Dr. Schwartz helping me relieve my pain in my right thumb and hand. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently.
Having very active kids, I saw Dr. Schwartz several times. He is very knowledgable , professional and efficient. Dr. Schwartz goes straight to the point and doesn't waste your or his time. He is very detailed and explains the problem clearly by giving you all treatment options. My son had also a surgery for his fractured finger that went very well. Dr. Schwartz and his staff are caring and very accommodating ; they make sure that their patients are comfortable with the procedure and get the best care during and after the treatment. I trust Dr. Schwartz at Webster Orthopedic Center and highly recommend him for your orthopedic care.
After suffering for 5 days with a shattered arm as a result of a PG&E smart meter fire and not getting treatment at 2 local hospitals, Dr.Schwartz was the first Orthopedic doctor to respond to my needs. For the last year I have awoken everyday in gratitude to the doctor, and his assistant who put my arm back together, as I attempted, then partially succeeded, and now nearly completely, stretch to meet the day. I do not believe I would be alive today if he had not seen me, listened to me and treated me.. This was a lifetime first in my experience with American Medicine. My experience with his staff was the first time I have ever experience respect in an American Medical facility. I also believe the quality of interaction and respect I received facilitated the quality and speed of my recovery. I cannot speak to all of Webster Orthopedics. I phoned every office initially and after long waits left messages that were responded to after I got out of surgery. The long wait, 10-30 minutes, to reach a human at this office was the worst part of the experience.
Dr. Schwartz repaired my right should a year or so ago. During the surgery he discovered that my bicep tendon was shredded and had to reattached it to my upper humerous. His physician assistant, Josef Maier, was also very helpful in follow-up visits and in answering questions. All in all, he did a terrific job and my recovery has gone very well. I will be seeing him soon for problems with my left shoulder. Highly recommended.
Saw Dr Schwartz for my first time visit this week. He was excellent!! Took his time with me and explained my options. Im happy that I was referred to his office! :)
I've gone to this office for neck and arm issues and the office staff has been more than pleasant. Seems like the other reviewer may have had a bad attitude in the first place and was hard to please. Out of all of my visits, I've never encountered any unfriendly staff.
I've been to this practice for appointments about 10 times so far (initial exam & X-ray, MRI, pre-surgery exam, surgery, three post surgery exams (thus far), plus three times I "dropped in" without an appointment to get a stronger pain prescription, documentation for short-term disability insurance, and work. Every time, I found the entire staff extremely helpful, friendly, and very prompt assisting to my needs. Without a doubt, I consider Dr. Schwartz and the entire support staff the best in the business. --Steve Neuner San Ramon, California
Assisting the Doctor:
Rachael Kahn, MSN, FNP-C
Attiea Bassam, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioners are highly skilled medical professionals. Dr. Schwartz is joined by Rachael Kahn, MSN, FNP-C and Attiea Bassam, MSN, FNP-C to provide the highest standard of care.
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Schwartz is personable and professional. His staff is competent and courteous.
Ive been a patient for 20+ years and 4 surgeries. He is the best. His team is also very good and gives plenty of pre and post op information or choices for care.
Office runs like a clock! Dr and staff all helpful, caring and professional. I feel like I am getting top notch care.