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Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD
3.8 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD
3.8 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New York, NY and has 26 years experience. They graduated from University of Rochester. They currently practice at Northwell Health Physician Partners Nephrology at East 59th Street and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. At present, Dr. Schwimmer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schwimmer is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hyperkalemia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Gout
Hyperkalemia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Gout
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Acidosis
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Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Constipation
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Fever
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Joint Pain
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Flu Shot
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Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
Wellness Examination

Insurance Accepted

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  • GHI
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  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Northwell Health Physician Partners Nephrology at East 59th Street
    110 E 59th St Fl 10B, New York, NY 10022

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schwimmer
3.8
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Mar 11, 2023
Dr Schwimmer Is a wonderful Kidney Doctor . He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He explains all aspects of the problems with the Kidneys .I would highly recommend him .
Paul Nick — Mar 11, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Joshua Schwimmer is a nephrologist and internal medicine doctor a kidney and blood pressure specialist and general medical doctor for adults based in Midtown Manhattan, NYC.With over 15 years of clinical experience in nephrology and general medicine, Dr. Schwimmer receives outstanding reviews from patients of all ages. In 2014, Dr. Schwimmer was recruited to join the full-time medical staff of Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health Physician Partners. In practice with Dr. Mark Gardenswartz, Dr. Schwimmer sees patients at his East 59th Street office and hospitalized patients at Lenox Hill Hospital. As a doctor s doctor , Dr. Schwimmer is trusted to provide care to many physicians and their families. As a believer in using technology to improve health care, he offers all patients free, secure communication by email.An award-winning physician-teacher, Dr. Schwimmer trained with Dr. Gerald Appel at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Strong Memorial Hospital, and the University of Rochester Medical Center. Prior to being recruited by Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health, he has held appointments on the faculty of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, the Columbia University Medical Center, and the NYU School of Medicine, and he has published more than 25 scientific papers, abstracts, and book chapters. Dr. Schwimmer is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD is a nephrology specialist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1998. He specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester
    1998
Medical Education

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Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schwimmer's profile.

Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joshua Schwimmer, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY