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Dr. Lauren Schwartz, MD

Dr. Lauren Schwartz, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lauren Schwartz, MD is a neurosurgeon in Loxahatchee, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Universidad Iberoamerican Medical School in 2001. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Dr. Schwartz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Schwartz specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Schwartz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schwartz

4.7

26 ratings, 22 with a written review
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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
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Larry Forshner – Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2025
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Herman G – Nov 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Phyllis Gauger – Oct 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Stephanie Young – Sep 18, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Sonia – Jun 13, 2019
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May 31, 2019
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May 29, 2019
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May 29, 2019
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May 25, 2019
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May 23, 2019
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May 23, 2019
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May 09, 2019
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Mar 21, 2019
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Mar 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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West palm beach, FL – Mar 04, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Jan 22, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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FL – Dec 18, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Schwartz's patient care philosophy is to view each patient as a human being first- an individual with an illness- not the other way around. She believes that the treatment of neurosurgical disease requires an approach that is tailored to the...read more

biography

Dr. Lauren Schwartz is a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon. She has additional fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Cerebrovascular Surgery. Dr. Schwartz works closely with one of the top pediatric craniofacial plastic surgeons in...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mount Sinai Medical Center|ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Universidad Iberoamerican Medical School

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Schwartz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

      13001 Southern Blvd
      Loxahatchee, FL 33470
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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