Dr. Richard Schwab, MD
Dr. Richard Schwab, MD is a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 1102 La Jolla, CA 92093Make an Appointment
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Dr. Schwab is a hematologist/oncologist specializing in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. As needed Dr. Schwab treats women with endocrine therapy and/or chemotherapy. These treatments can be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer...read moreMedical Oncology
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Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2000
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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 awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean7% higher than the national average
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