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Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD

(Dr. Gayle Swissman Schwartz, MD)

(35 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: whiplash, amputation, gait abnormalities, and more.

1920 Greenspring Drive Number 125
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

(410) 308-4900

Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD is a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

1920 Greenspring Drive Number 125
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

(410) 308-4900

(410) 308-4960

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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

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Some issues Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

nerve conduction studies

In 2023, Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2012 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1226
doctor visit	512

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2013 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	624

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	47
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	662
injections	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	36
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	652
injections	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	90
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2016 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	629

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	39
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2017 were diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
diagnostic procedures	235
doctor visit	639
injections	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	37
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2018 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	612

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	43
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2019 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	332
doctor visit	625

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2020 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	284
doctor visit	533

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	36
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2021 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	369
doctor visit	554

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	31
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2022 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	376
doctor visit	529

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	30
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD during 2023 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	379
doctor visit	542

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	42
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	2
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lutherville Timonium, MD were diagnostic procedures, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	32
diagnostic procedures	346
doctor visit	592
injections	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	386
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	147
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	225

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1985. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gayle S. Schwartz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lutherville Timonium, MD.

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Biography

Dr. Gayle Schwartz's specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Schwartz graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is affiliated with MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.