Dr. Frank Schwab

Dr. Frank J. Schwab, MD

Dr. Frank Schwab is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for adult spinal deformity and complex revision spine surgery.

Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health’s Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Vice President of Orthopedic Surgery for its western region.

Earlier listings place Dr. Schwab at Hospital for Special Surgery, where he spent six years and was Vice Chair of Innovation. He now practices with Northwell Health at Lenox Hill.

Orthopedic spine surgery corrects deformity and relieves nerve pressure to reduce pain and improve function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Frank Schwab

• Full Name: Frank J. Schwab, MD, FAAOS
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Spine surgery; pediatric and adult spinal deformity
• Current Role: Chair, Orthopedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
• Languages: English, French and German
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Offers telehealth, per MediFind
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Lenox Hill

• Address: 130 East 77th Street (Black Hall, 7th, 11th and 12th Floors), New York, NY

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Adult spinal deformity
• Pediatric spinal deformity
• Revision spine reconstruction for patients with extensive surgical histories
• Sagittal realignment and patient-specific operative planning
• Kyphosis, scoliosis, osteotomy and spinal fusion

Education and Training

• Education: Medical school and training institutions were not stated in the sources checked; confirm with Northwell Health

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Hospital Affiliation: Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health
• Past Affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery (Vice Chair of Innovation)
• Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity (the SRS-Schwab classification)
• Founded a medical device company
• Nearly 600 peer-reviewed publications
• Appointed Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Lenox Hill in October 2023, per Becker’s

Reviews and Ratings

No verified platform rating with a review count was captured for this doctor at the time of verification. Find MD Health does not create its own rating or ranking.

Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Becker’s Spine Review (Lenox Hill appointment)
• MediFind listing (Northwell location)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Frank Schwab known for?

Dr. Frank Schwab is known for adult spinal deformity and complex revision spine surgery.

Where does Dr. Frank Schwab practice?

He practices with Northwell Health at the Orthopaedic Institute at Lenox Hill, 130 East 77th Street, New York. He is no longer at Hospital for Special Surgery.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Frank Schwab?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital.