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Robert S. Schwartz, MD, FACC

Birthplace
Mineola, New York

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Education

Undergraduate
B.S., Engineering Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Graduate
M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Medical School
University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado

Residency
Internal Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota

Fellowship
Cardiology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota

Medicine, University of Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota

Certifications
National Board of Medical Examiners;
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984;
Cardiovascular Diseases, 1987

Professional

Professional Experience
2001 - present Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN

1990 - 2001 Director, Center for Applied Vascular Biology and Interventions, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota;
1995 - 2001 Professor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota;
1988 - 2001 Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota;
1984 - 1988 Cardiologist, United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine;
Brooks Air Force Base, Texas;
Flight Surgeon, United States Air Force;
Major, Medical Corps, United States Air Force

Professional Associations
Fellow, American College of Cardiology;
Fellow, American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Clinical Cardiology;
Fellow, The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI);
Sigma Xi;
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Practice Philosophy
"The patient always comes first. It is important that the patient be cared for both from a physical and emotional standpoint, and that the whole patient be viewed when considering an illness. An integration of the art of medicine with medical practice and technology is essential for excellent patient care."

Clinical Interests
Interventional Cardiology; Coronary CT Angiography, Research

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