

Orthopaedics
Joseph Schwab, MD
Director of Spine Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
Joseph H. Schwab, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine and musculoskeletal oncology. He practices at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles, California, where he treats complex spinal conditions and bone tumors. His top areas of expertise include chordoma, chondrosarcoma, bone tumors, spinal fusion, and laminectomy, as rated highly by MediFind data across 22 conditions. Dr. Schwab manages patients with spinal tumors, orthopedic oncolog
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Hospital for Special Surgery — Fellowship, Spine Surgery, 2006 - 2007
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2004 - 2006
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2004
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science — M.D., 1999
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Spine Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Spinal FusionDegenerative Spine ConditionsBone Tumors & Musculoskeletal Oncology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice