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Dr. Richard Schwab, MD

Medical Oncology*
3.8 (13)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Schwab, MD

Dr. Richard Schwab, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Schwab an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Schwab works at Practice in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer and Bone Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 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. Schwab's Office Locations

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    3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 1102, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6100

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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    3.8
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    About Dr. Richard Schwab, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710900345
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard Schwab, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schwab is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schwab accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Schwab has seen patients for Breast Cancer and Bone Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schwab on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Schwab. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schwab.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Schwab, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Schwab appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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