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Dr. Lee Schwartz, MD

Ophthalmology
4.0 (7)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lee Schwartz, MD

Dr. Lee Schwartz, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus.

Dr. Schwartz works at Dr. Lee K. Schwartz, MD in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Eyes along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and 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
    Dr. Lee K. Schwartz, MD
    2250 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 387-8887
  2. 2
    Schwartz & Swift Optical
    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310, San Francisco, CA 94102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 921-7555
  3. 3
    2300 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 921-7555

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  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

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    Jun 23, 2021
    Very care and professional.
    Sola Ancelovici — Jun 23, 2021
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    About Dr. Lee Schwartz, MD

    Specialties
    • Ophthalmology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese and Tagalog
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    NPI Number
    • 1174525851
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University Of Miami School Of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • California Pacific Med Ctr - California
    Residency
    Internship
    • Montefiore Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Lee Schwartz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schwartz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schwartz has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Schwartz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schwartz works at Dr. Lee K. Schwartz, MD in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Schwartz’s profile.

    Dr. Schwartz has seen patients for Dry Eyes, 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.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Schwartz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schwartz.

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