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Joseph Schwab

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

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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 ConnollyTop Doctor

    2024-2026 (3 years)

  • Modern Luxury Los AngelesTop Doctor

    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