Oncology
Lawrence Schwartz, MD
Chair, Department of Radiology; Professor, Radiology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD, is a renowned diagnostic radiologist specializing in oncologic imaging, with expertise in body imaging, CT scans, and MRI. He serves as Chair of the Department of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), overseeing radiologists focused on cancer imaging across all modalities. Dr. Schwartz evaluates and manages imaging for a wide range of malignancies, emphasizing cancer imaging techniques to guide diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and response
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Diagnostic Radiology
Education & Training
- Boston University School of Medicine — M.D., 1986
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Fellowship, Cross Sectional Imaging (MRI/US/CT), 1991-1992
- NY-Presby/Weill Cornell Med Ctr — Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, 1987-1991
- Winthrop University Hospital, State University of New York at Stony Brook — Internship, Internal Medicine
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2026)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2025)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2024)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
40+ years in practice