Gastroenterology
David Schwartz, MD
Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, and Professor of Medicine
David A. Schwartz, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He serves as Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on the comprehensive care of patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Schwartz specializes in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease, including perianal Crohn's disease, coli
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
Education & Training
- Meharry Medical College — M.D., 1995
- Mayo Clinic — Fellowship, Endoscopic Ultrasound, 2002
- Mayo Clinic — Fellowship, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2001
- Mayo Clinic — Fellowship, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2000-2001
- Mayo Clinic — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995-1998
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Nashville Lifestyles Magazine — Top Doctor
2018-2025 (8 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice