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David G. Schwartz, MD
David G. Schwartz, MD David G. Schwartz, MD

David G. Schwartz, MD

4.46 stars

Specialties

  • Back and Neck
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Spine Surgery

317.802.2866

(Fax: 317.802.2405)

Meet Dr. David Schwartz

Dr. Schwartz graduated cum laude from Indiana University in 1983. He attended medical school at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois and graduated in 1988. Dr. Schwartz completed an internship in general surgery at Loyola University in 1989 and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois in 1994. In 1995, he completed a spine fellowship at the Leatherman Spine Center, Kosair Children’s Hospital and the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Dr. Schwartz won the North America Spine Society’s award for Outstanding Research in 1994. He is the inventor of the Antares, Legacy Dual Rod, Leverage Cervical Laminoplasty, Archon Cervical Plate and Anterior TLIF Implant. These systems are used for the treatment of spinal fractures, scoliosis, tumors, cervical myelopathy and spinal fusion surgery. 

Dr. Schwartz has authored articles published in many professional journals and has given presentations at national and international conferences. He is an assistant clinical professor at the Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of the OrthoIndy Spine Fellowship. 

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Practice focus:

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
  • Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Disc Herniation
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Cervical Disc Disease
  • Cervical Disc Replacement
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Scoliosis – Children and Adults
  • Kyphosis
  • Spinal Deformities
  • Neck and Arm Pain
  • Cervical Fractures
  • Spinal Trauma Injuries
  • Low Back Pain

Education

Undergraduate School

Indiana University

Medical School

Loyola University

Residency

Northwestern University

Fellowship

Leatherman Spine Center, Kosair Children’s Hospital and the University of Louisville

Awards and Recognition

Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor (2014 - 2023)

North America Spine Society’s award for Outstanding Research (1994)

Certifications

Board Certified Physician

Patient Reviews

4.46 out of 5 (116 Ratings, 29 Comments)

3 stars
Apr 30, 2024
Did not want to hear what I had to say! Doctor was in way too big of a hurry!!
4 stars
Apr 30, 2024
Better care.
5 stars
Apr 9, 2024
Absolutely everyone was friendly and helpful. Loved how everything was explained including showing actual xray results. I will be going out of my way to recommend this office and Dr Schwartz.