Dr. Karen Schwartz, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*FemaleAge 67

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Karen Schwartz, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Woodbury, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schwartz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. She graduated from Israel Tech Inst, Haifa in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and North Shore University Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Karen Schwartz, MD

Practice

165 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury, NY 11797
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center Roslyn, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schwartz specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Schwartz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schwartz

2.7
88 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 star
38%
38%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
3%
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2 star
3%
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1 star
51%
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EXCELLENT DOCTOR
Dr. Schwartz is a very caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor. She listens to all your issues and then discusses what options you may have. She went over my medical history and requested additional testing. She takes her time and I never felt rushed. She even called me on a Sunday morning to discuss my issues. Most other doctors would never do that!! I truly trust her and highly recommend her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2025
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Knowledgeable
Listens to the patient, gives you options and seems to genuinely care about your health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lee – Feb 20, 2025
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Excellent Doctor
Dr Schwartz is warm and caring. She actually listens when you discuss any issues or have questions regarding your health. She is forward thinking and is there for her patients. I highly recommend !!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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alexandra demetriou – Oct 24, 2024
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I have found Dr. Schwartz to be very caring and thoughtful before prescribing any medications. Results for my bone density has improved drastically. She listens and I never feel rushed. Yes the wait can be long, but its worth it when you find a doctor that you can trust.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 10, 2024
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Very frustrated!!!!
Dr Schwartz was very nice when I first saw her. The Dr that follows up with medications I think her name is Anna she was also very nice. My frustration is that when I call and leave a message on voicemail or when I email a message no one ever gets back to me. I left so many messages with no response that I finally went in person. They said they never received any messages from me. They claim they responded to all messages every day. Well not true. I have heard the same thing from another woman that is a patient there. She also told me that she has been there waiting and a few other patients came in and complained about the same issue. I don’t know if it’s the office staff or the drs that is the problem but this is not the way to run a doctors office. Patients go to them for help. We shouldn’t be treated this way!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2024
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don’t waste your time..
I have been seeing Dr. Schwartz for a number of years, the pros are that she is open to trying new things. I wanted to try a different type of medication that I read may be good, she was open to it. She is smart, but I think it is time for her to retire.. it does not matter if you are the first or the last appointment of the day, you will wait a minimum of at least an hour and a half to see her. You can absolutely never schedule an appointment before you have anything else to do that entire day. Your entire day will be that appointment. Even if you are the first patient.She does not return phone calls. I do not have a thyroid, and my levels were off. I called for three weeks, at least eight times, and she will not return phone calls, which seems to be consistent with other reviews on here. She seems like a very nice person. However, as a Doctor, a medical professional who is in charge of a persons medical care, I would not recommend her whatsoever.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2024
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This was the worst DR i have ever seen in my life !! This women is totally incompetent doesn’t return phone calls for days … doesnt care about anyone ! She is not affiliated with any hospital also does not take any credit cards only cash or check . Make you wonder why ! actually called my friend who was her patient also , drunk on the phone!! Theirs a reason she only has 2 1/2 stars ! I feel bad for her staff !! They are the are all very caring and professional !Warning stay away and her off is old and dirty
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pissed off patient – May 10, 2024
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No call backs, after repeated tries.
This doctor is nice when you first see her, but NEVER calls back.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dissapointed patient – Apr 03, 2024
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Extremely impressive.
My 1st visit resulted in a positive outcome, I must also add that a follow up phone call with a medical question was not handled well by office staff, they bordered on rude and condescending. I'll chalk this up to a bad hair day. In no way will or does this impact my opinion of Dr Schwartz.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 22, 2023
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This Dr. is NOT attentive at all! 2 weeks they had my bloodwork and I had to track her down to go over them! Repeated office phone calls for meds that she was supposed to prescribe and never sent to my pharmacist! She most certainly does not care for her patients, perhaps established ones but definitely not new patients!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Massapequa Mom – May 12, 2023
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Dr Schwartz
The most caring compassionate doctor. Always listens and returns phone calls. The best of the best
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alice B – Jul 15, 2022
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Very disappointing. Although she was pleasant, she was very vague and seemed uncertain.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2020
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Dr Schwartz is one of the finest, thorough & understanding Dr. I’ve been to. She is tremendously knowledgeable & has a wonderful bedside manner. She takes the time needed with each & everyone of her patients. She truly cares about each & every one of them. Her staff is well trained & very polite. It’s a pleasure to have such a wonderful, trained dr in her field. I highly recommend her. She is one of the best !
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patryce Farnsworth – Dec 11, 2020
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She is simply the best. Found a growth on my ovary. I had surgery within the month. Ovarian cancer- she saved my life! The best doctor and a wonderful human being.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda Creash – Oct 30, 2020
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Dr. Schwartz is a caring and thorough doctor. She takes the time and effort to listen to each patient. Highly recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 03, 2020
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Dr. Karen Schwartz is a brilliant doctor. I’ve noticed her ratings do not reflect the true professional and caring doctor that she is. The reason being that she takes her time with each patient because she cares about each patient. That is why the wait is long to see her. In my opinion she is worth the wait! I recommend this doctor without reservation. There should be more doctors like her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nathalie Bell – Sep 28, 2020
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The wait time to see Dr. Schwartz is very long because she is a brilliant physician with an amazing bedside manner. She also doesn’t turn away new patients because she’s a caring doctor and clearly wants to help as many patients as she can. She is well worth the wait. I call in advance to ask the staff how long the wait will be and schedule my arrival accordingly. The staff has always been kind and courteous. I highly recommend Dr. Schwartz.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nathalie Bell – Jul 26, 2020
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I was referred to Dr. Schwartz by my primary and I can see why. The Dr. spent a considerable amount of time obtaining my history and issues in order to diagnose me. I found her to be knowledgeable and genuinely compassionate about my health concerns. Dr. Schwartz contacted me at home after hours to discuss my potential treatment. How many Dr’s do that these days? I would recommend her to anyone that needs an Endocrinologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2020
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She literally saved my life. Wonderful doctor!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2019
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Excellent provider.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2018
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biography

Dr. Karen Schwartz, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Woodbury, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schwartz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. She graduated from...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Li Jewish

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Israel Tech Inst, Haifa

    Medical School, 1989
  • Technion-israel Institute Of Technology / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Practice

Evidence Based Medicine Inc165 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury, NY 11797
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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