Ophthalmology

Stephen Schwartz, MD

Medical Director, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples

Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, MBA, is a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and serves as Medical Director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples. He specializes in retinal disease, with a focus on diseases of the vitreous, retina, and macula, treating conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and vitreoretinal interface disorders. His expertise stems from a surgical retina and

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (MD, 1995)
Internship: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1995-1996)
Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 1996-1999)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute (Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1999-2001)
Business School: Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Business Administration, 2008)

Years in Practice

18+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Castle Connolly — Top Doctors
Gulfshore Life Magazine — Top Doctors
2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal DetachmentRetinal Disease & AMDRetinal Diseases

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples
University of Miami Health System
NCH Healthcare System

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Schwartz treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Schwartz accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Stephen Schwartz's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 50 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Schwartz practice?

Stephen Schwartz practices in Miami, FL with hospital affiliations including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples, University of Miami Health System, and NCH Healthcare System.

What does Dr. Schwartz specialize in?

Stephen Schwartz is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Schwartz been practicing?

Stephen Schwartz has 18+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Schwartz's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (MD, 1995); Internship: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1995-1996); Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 1996-1999).