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Dr. Joseph Schwartz, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.8 (64)
Map Pin Small Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Schwartz, MD

Dr. Joseph Schwartz, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Merrillville, IN. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois At Peoria and is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Crown Point. Dr. Schwartz, completed a residency at HENRY FORD HOSPITAL. Patients rated Dr. Schwartz an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Schwartz works at Practice in Merrillville, IN with other offices in Highland, IN, Munster, IN and Hobart, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand, Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schwartz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Bone & Joint Specialists PC
    9001 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 795-3360
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Office
    2213 Main St, Highland, IN 46322 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 795-3360
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3
    Carepointe P.c. Macarthur Blvd - Otolaryngology
    801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 302, Munster, IN 46321 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 795-3360
  4. 4
    Chhabra Medical Corporation PC
    7835 Grand Blvd, Hobart, IN 46342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 945-4499

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • Community Hospital
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Excision of Ganglion
Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Cancer
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Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Wrist Surgery
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee Surgery
Muscle Biopsy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Biopsy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Skin Biopsy
Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
Synovial Biopsy
Total Wrist Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.8
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    Based on 64 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619978350
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • SUNY Buffalo & Affil Hosps
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois At Peoria
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University Of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Schwartz has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hand, Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schwartz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    64 patients have reviewed Dr. Schwartz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schwartz.

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