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Gary L. Schwartz, M.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Nephrologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. High blood pressure
  1. Blood pressure test
  • Genetic epidemiology of hypertension etiology — complications and drug response
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
  • Low-renin hypertension
  1. 1982
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1982
    Fellow - NephrologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1980
    Fellow - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1977
    MDUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
  5. 1973
    BS - BiochemistryUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Certifications

  1. 1982
    NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1980
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    FellowRoyal College of Physicians London
  2. 2015
    Elected to MastershipAmerican College of Physicians
  3. 2014
    Top ReviewerAnnals of Internal Medicine
  4. 2013
    Top ReviewerAnnals of Internal Medicine
  5. 2012
    Listed in top 10% of reviewers for qualityAnnals of Internal Medicine
  6. 2011
    Henry S. Plummer Distuingished PhysicianDepartment of Internal Medicine
  7. 2011
    Listed in top 10% of reviewers for qualityAnnals of Internal Medicine
  8. 2010
    FellowAmerican Society of Hypertension
  9. 2009
    Laureate AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  10. 2009
    Listed in top 10% of reviewers for qualityAnnals of Internal Medicine
  11. 2008
    Listed in top 30% of reviewers for qualityAnnals of Internal Medicine
  12. 2007
    Listed in top 10% of reviewers for qualityAnnals of Internal Medicine
  13. 2005
    FellowAmerican Society of Nephrology
  14. 2003
    Laureate AwardMinnesota Chapter American College of Physicians
  15. 2002
    Career Service AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  16. 2001
    FellowAmerican Heart Association
  17. 2001
    Selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in AmericaAwarding Organization
  18. 1998
    FellowCouncil for High Blood Pressure Research, American Heart Association
  19. 1992
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  20. 1980
    Graduate Travel Award for Achievement as Internal Medicine FellowMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 1976
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
  22. 1973
    Graduated with HonorsUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
  23. 1970
    Phi Eta Sigma Honor FraternityUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2021
    MemberAmerican Heart Association Council on Hypertension, Fall Speciality Conference Planning Committee
  2. 2018 - present
    Immediate Past PresidentAmerican Hypertension Specialists Certification Program
  3. 2017 - 2019
    MemberAmerican Heart Association Council on Hypertension; Hypertension Professional/Public Education & Publications Committee
  4. 2017
    ModeratorWhite-Coat Hypertension (Epidemiology, Risk, Evaluation, Treatment, Outcomes), American Heart Association Council on Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension Joint Scientific Sessions 2017; White-Coat Hypertension (Epidemiology, Risk, Evaluation, Treatment, Outcomes)
  5. 2017
    ModeratorChemotherapy-Associated Hypertension, American Heart Association Council on Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension Joint Scientific Sessions 2017; Chemotherapy-Associated Hypertension
  6. 2017 - 2018
    PresidentAmerican Hypertension Specialists Certification Program
  7. 2017
    ModeratorClinical Practice Clinical Science Track: Masked vs. White-Coat Hypertension, American Heart Association Council on Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension Joint Scientific Sessions 2017; Clinical Practice Clinical Science Track: Masked vs. White-Coat Hypertension
  8. 2015 - 2018
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society of Hypertension
  9. 2015 - 2017
    PresidentBoard of Directors of the ASH Specialists Program in Clinical Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension
  10. 2015 - present
    MasterAmerican College of Physicians
  11. 2014 - 2017
    Vice ChairASH Designated Level II Centers Review Committee, American Society of Hypertension
  12. 2014
    ChairInvestigational Medication Subcommittee
  13. 2013 - present
    Co-Chair Thursday Board, Institutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  14. 2012
    Scientific Session ModeratorAmerican Society of Nephrology
  15. 2012
    Abstract Selection ReviewerAmerican Society of Nephrology
  16. 2012 - present
    MemberIRB Executive Committee
  17. 2011 - 2014
    MemberInvestigational Medication Subcommittee
  18. 2010 - 2012
    MemberResearch Resources Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  19. 2010
    JudgeAnnual Session, Nevada Chapter, American College of Physicians
  20. 2010 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Hypertension
  21. 2009 - present
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  22. 2009 - 2012
    Co-Chair IRB-C Board, Institutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Committees
  23. 2009
    MemberScientific Program Subcommittee - Internal Medicine 2009 Annual Session, National ACP, American College of Physicians
  24. 2009
    JudgeAnnual Session, Nevada Chapter, American College of Physicians
  25. 2008 - 2016
    MemberBoard of Directors of the ASH Specialists Program in Clinical Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension
  26. 2008 - 2014
    MemberASH Designated Level II Centers Review Committee, American Society of Hypertension
  27. 2008
    Abstract ReviewerHuman Genetics and Genomics of Cardiovascular Disease and Therapy, 81st Scientific Sessions 2008, American Heart Association
  28. 2008
    Abstract Reviewer23rd Scientific Meeting 2008, American Society of Hypertension
  29. 2007
    JudgeAssociates Poster Competition, Annual Session, National ACP
  30. 2007 - 2020
    MemberAbstract Review Board: Associates and Medical Students Abstract Competitions, National ACP, American College of Physicians
  31. 2007 - 2009
    MemberMayo Clinic Research Resources Review Panel (RRRP)
  32. 2007
    Abstract ReviewerHuman Genetics and Genomics of Cardiovascular Disease and Therapy, 80th Scientific Sessions 2007, American Heart Association
  33. 2007
    ParticipantMeet the Experts Session on the Difficult-to-Control Patient with Hypertension, 80th Scientific Sessions 2007, American Heart Association
  34. 2007
    Abstract Reviewer22nd Scientific Meeting 2007, American Society of Hypertension
  35. 2007
    Session Co-ChairClinical Hot Topics in Hypertension Session, Scientific Sessions 2007, Inter-American Society of Hypertension
  36. 2006
    JudgeAssociates Poster Competition, Annual Session, National ACP
  37. 2006
    Abstract Reviewer21st Scientific Meeting 2006, American Society of Hypertension
  38. 2005 - 2007
    MemberAdvisory Committee, General Clinical Research Center
  39. 2005
    Abstract ReviewerHuman Genetics and Genomics of Cardiovascular Disease and Therapy, 78th Scientific Sessions 2005, American Heart Association
  40. 2005
    Abstract Reviewer20th Scientific Meeting 2005, American Society of Hypertension
  41. 2005 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Nephrology
  42. 2005 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Nephrology
  43. 2004 - 2012
    MemberContinuing Medical Education Committee, American Society of Hypertension
  44. 2004 - 2010
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  45. 2004 - 2010
    MemberSteering and Practice Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  46. 2004
    Abstract Reviewer19th Scientific Meeting 2004, American Society of Hypertension
  47. 2004 - present
    HeadHypertension Section, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  48. 2004 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine
  49. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
  50. 2003
    JudgeAssociates Poster Competition, Annual Meeting, Minnesota Chapter
  51. 2003
    Abstract Reviewer18th Scientific Meeting 2003, American Society of Hypertension
  52. 2002
    JudgeAssociates Poster Competition, Annual Meeting, Minnesota Chapter
  53. 2002
    MemberWriting Group on Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease - 2002, American Heart Association
  54. 2002
    Abstract Reviewer17th Scientific Meeting 2002, American Society of Hypertension
  55. 2002
    Abstract Reviewer19th Scientific Meeting 2002, International Society of Hypertension
  56. 2002 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  57. 2001
    JudgeAssociates Poster Competition, Annual Meeting, Minnesota Chapter
  58. 2001 - 2002
    MemberTask Force on Expense/RVU, Department of Internal Medicine
  59. 2001
    Session ModeratorPolymorphisms in Clinical Hypertension Session, 74th Scientific Sessions 2001, American Heart Association
  60. 2001
    Abstract Reviewer16th Scientific Meeting 2001, American Society of Hypertension
  61. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Heart Association
  62. 2000 - 2002
    MemberNational Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  63. 2000
    Abstract Reviewer73rd Scientific Sessions 2000, American Heart Association
  64. 2000
    Content EditorSpecialists Program Qualifying Examination, American Society of Hypertension
  65. 2000
    Abstract Reviewer18th Scientific Meeting 2000, International Society of Hypertension
  66. 1999 - 2012
    ChairHypertension Treatment Guideline Work Group, Institute for Clinical Systems Integration
  67. 1999 - 2004
    MemberLeadership Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  68. 1998
    JudgeAnnual Session, Nevada Chapter, American College of Physicians
  69. 1998
    MemberSphygmomanometer Work Group, Department of Internal Medicine
  70. 1998
    Abstract Reviewer71st Scientific Sessions 1998, American Heart Association
  71. 1998
    Abstract Reviewer17th Scientific Meeting 1998, International Society of Hypertension
  72. 1998 - present
    FellowCouncil for High Blood Pressure Research, American Heart Association
  73. 1997
    WriterThe Sixth Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  74. 1997
    Session ModeratorHypertension Pharmacology - Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Session, 70th Scientific Sessions 1997, American Heart Association
  75. 1997
    ParticipantHow-to-Session on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring., 70th Scientific Sessions 1997, American Heart Association
  76. 1997
    MemberThe Sixth Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure Education Program, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  77. 1996 - 2008
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  78. 1996 - 2004
    ChairExecutive Committee, Division of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  79. 1996 - 2004
    ChairDivision of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  80. 1996 - 1999
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  81. 1996
    Abstract Reviewer16th Scientific Meeting 1996, International Society of Hypertension
  82. 1996 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Hypertension
  83. 1995 - 2011
    TreasurerMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  84. 1995 - 2011
    MemberExecutive Council, Minnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  85. 1995 - 1999
    MemberHypertension Treatment Guideline Work Group, Institute for Clinical Systems Integration
  86. 1995 - present
    MemberMayo Foundation Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  87. 1994
    Abstract Reviewer15th Scientific Meeting 1994, International Society of Hypertension
  88. 1993 - 1996
    MemberRevenue Systems Intermediary Group, Department of Internal Medicine
  89. 1992 - present
    MemberInter-American Society of Hypertension
  90. 1991 - 2015
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  91. 1991 - 1992
    MemberTask Force on Practice Efficiencies, Department of Internal Medicine
  92. 1990 - 2004
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  93. 1990 - 1996
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Division of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  94. 1990 - 1996
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  95. 1990 - 1996
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Division of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  96. 1990
    MemberMayo Clinic Nutrition Letter
  97. 1990
    MemberTask Force on Consultant Expectations, Department of Internal Medicine
  98. 1990 - present
    MemberInternational Union of Angiology
  99. 1989 - 1992
    MemberMayo Clinic Update Newsletter
  100. 1987 - 1988
    MemberFoundation for Health Care Evaluation, Minnesota Peer Review Organization
  101. 1984 - 2017
    Charter MemberAmerican Society of Hypertension
  102. 1982 - 2004
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  103. 1982 - 2004
    MemberDivision of Hypertension & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  104. 1982 - 1998
    MemberCouncil for High Blood Pressure Research, American Heart Association
  105. 1982 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  106. 1982 - present
    MemberStroke Council, American Heart Association
  107. 1982 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  108. 1982 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  109. 1982 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  110. 1976 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  111. 1970
    MemberPhi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
  112.  
    ReviewerFoundation for Health Care Evaluation, Minnesota Peer Review Organization

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Research activities

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