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Dr. Stanley Schwartz

Endocrinology
Ardmore, PA
54 years experience male

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Ardmore, PA

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233 E. Lancaster Ave, Suite 305, Ardmore, PA
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Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr. Stanley Schwartz is an Affiliate of the Main Line Health System, and an Emeritus Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, currently in a private practice in Ardmore, Pa.. Dr. Schwartz received his MD in 1973 from the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. He then completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Chicago. Dr. Schwartz actively lectures nationally, as well as internationally, about diabetes and its treatment. In the past 2 years he has been a speaker in Istanbul, Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia , 4 cities in China, at the 30th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine,and atAACE 2011. He has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been a lead or co-investigator for many clinical trials (DCCT-EDIC, LOOK AHEAD). Since leaving Penn, he received an R-01 from the NIH for studying the Genes related to LADA, wrote 2 book chapters which are in press (CGMS, Weight reduction in DM), and has one journal article in press (incretins in hospital). He is a major author of the Self-assessment Program of the American Diabetes Assoc (2007 and 2008) , the 2009/2010 AACE Guidelines and Primary Care , and CME slide modules for primary care for AACE, 2011.. He is a member or fellow of international, national, and local professional societies including an Overseas Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (London), European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Endocrine Society (ES), College of Physicians in Philadelphia, and the American College of Physicians (ACP). Though he does some research and teaches a great deal, most of his time is spent caring for patients .

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Endocrinology

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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Not necessarily: If well controlled, can have excellent quality of life think of sport figures, actors/ actresses, marathon runners with it mary tyler moore, etc... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
When sugar in...: Blood over ~ 200-220, the kidney lets the 'extra' sugar go out in urine.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Many ways: Eating healthy just means you are getting enough iron, b12, folate but you can loss blood [stool, urine, vaginal] or too little production du... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Rarely related: Not a usual symptom of pituitary disease.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
RARELY: Due to cancer invading nerves to vocal cord but truly a rare occurence best look for other much more common causes.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Can have normal...: Life span if well cared for.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Need to check : Thyroid blood tes likely to be normal if it is, look for other causes of fatigue see md.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Defintion below: Pre-diabetes= fasting 100-125, diabetes 200 and above 2 hours after eating 140-199, diabetes 200 and above if your 'tendency' for diabetes = abo... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Unlikely: So make sure on correct dose, see psychologist. Psychitrist to evaluate / treat depression.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Several: If have pre diabetes, can prevent/ delay overt diabetes. With diabetes controls post-eating blood sugars but many people can't tolerate for its st... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes, but: Not due to the artificial sweetener itself. So if eat foods that have them, but have , say, more than 60 calories per serving, and eat many serving... Read More
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A 92-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
'metabolic syndrome': These 3 problems are all associated with each other! often need combination therapy, more than 1 med, for each problem, as each problem due to mult... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Most reliable is to: Get home glucose monitoring kit in pharmacy under 60 is likely too low symptoms are not always felt when this occurs.
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A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Get a second opinion: He may be wrong or what you call little low may not be 'significant' clearly md and patient need to communicate better- so see ask him to expla... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Be ideal body weight: Especially if there is a family history of diabetes.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Usually poor: Might be cured with aggressive debridement, sugar control, adequate blood supply to area, all of which must be pursued.. Yet, if in distal limb, ofte... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Bllod sugar: Glucose appears in urine only when blood sugar is greater than (debate) 180-220. Would like to aim for sugars 80-150 for good control. So can... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
This is not approved: By fda, but there are published studies showing its efficacy in ~75% of patients who are obese and not diabetic.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
See below: Newest class are modified natural hormones/mimickers of a natural hormone called glp-1 minimal side effects- GI upset can be prevented by stopping... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes!: 1. Highly unlikely related to diabetes 2. Must see endocrinologist or urologist to look at ? Testicular or pituitary cause of problem.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes, if...: It is measured 2 hours after eating see below fasting sugar 100-125 is pre-diabetes and > 2-hrs after eating 140-199 is prediabetes. Fasti... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
It's possible: Get blood glucose monitor over-the-counter in pharmacy. Check sugar after overnight fast- if<100, not diabetic; if 100-126 pre diabetic; if >126 d... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Easily done: All the machines sold in usa have to conform to fda regulations on devices and be accurate (compared to concurrent venous sugar test) to within about ... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Pre-diabetic : Fasting <100, 2 hours after eating <140, is normal 100-125 fasting is prediabetes fasting =126 or > =diabetes.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Carefully/quickly!!: Ideally bood test - if sugar >100 in am, >140 2 hours after eating he has pre-diabetes. >126 am, >200 2 hours after eating = diabetes if use... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Usually...: Fasting and hourly thereafter for 5 hours.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Change therapy!: 1. Strict no concentrated sweet diet- see my diet sheetin health tap. Start now! glyburide is old and dangerous. - ideally stop it after you ask ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Get home glucose: Testing kits can do at home with home glucose monitors > 126 fasting, >200 2-4 hours after eating = diabetes do check urgently befor gets acutely... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
See below: Sugar in the blood measured two hours after starting to eat a meal.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Diabetes...: That occurs during pregnancy obstetricians standard care looks for patients who develop it.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Unlikely: Look for other causes most likely non serious cause would be caffeine!- coffee, cola, tea, chocolate.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Maybe: Goal of amer. Assoc. Of clinical endocrinologists is <6.5 i aim lower as long as not using meds that can cause hypoglycemia- too low blood sugar c... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Overactive thyroid: Or excess thyroid hormone therapy can cause undue bone loss over time to point of osteoporosis.
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A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Underactive thyroid: Hormone in blood stream due to pituitary insufficiency thyroid gland fine, but pituitary gland not working corectly.
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A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Rarely: And then, only if overtreated with thyroid hormone best look for other causes.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Not unusual: No undue risk of waiting a few months even, to make decisions.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Several: 1. Missing doses 2. Taking with other meds or food 3. Taking generic levothyroxine but frequently missed reason is: you gained weight, will nee... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Thirst, hunger...: Frequent urination, undue fatigue if concerned at all, see md to catch / treat early and can check sugars before person get these symtoms, to... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
1-side= back issue: 1-side= back issue, usually; rarely diabetes related. If both lower extremeties affected, more likely diabetes related. An EMG by back md or neu... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
All insulins: Carry risk of weight gain and hypoglycemia, low blood sugars. See an md to help you correctl adjust Insulin dose to correct diet.
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A female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Poorly controlled ..: Damage all organs cause suffering may live long time, before it kills him, suffering all along until or unless he pays attention!
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Lots non-sweet fluid: Most common cause of constipation in diabetes are high sugars causing excess fluid loss; dehydration, even modest leads to constipation. So keep suga... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
See below: Testosterone is the 'male hormone' that in men is produced by the testes. Total testosterone is amount in blood stream attached to a protein (sex-h... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes: To determine if it is thyriod cancer, you need a tsh-stimulated rai total body scan if it lights up , it is thyroid tisse if it doesn't ' ligh... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
See below: Eating 200 calories less daily , you can loss ~ 2 lbs./ month that is, assuming your thyroid blood tests are in normal range on whatever therapy y... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
If weight stable..: Works better than eating 100 calories less each day than you're used to eating to lose 1 lb/ month lose 2 lbs/ m if eat 200 cal less each day- that... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
They want to make : Sure you don't have a malignancy- cancer whether related to hashimoto's disease or not.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes: Some type 1 patients have family history of type 2 diabetes and are most prone to have both.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Now: Usually overactive thyoids cause palpitations worry about intrinsic heart problem or are you taking too much thyroid hormone, etc see md.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Schwartz
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Decide if symptoms: You have are related to it treat it , if you have it.
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Dr. Jeffrey Unger
Nov 8, 2013
Amazing physician, clinician, mentor and thought leader in the field of diabetes.
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Schwartz changed my life with his patient care and concern. "First, we treat the chart" meant that while I was present, he reviewed and informed me -- while I was seated next to him in his office,...Read More
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Schwartz is a very good doctor. He makes you feel comfortable and listens to all of your questions. I experienced very high cholesterol levels and significant weight gain. Dr. Schwartz reviewed my...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Great drawing. Yes, 1-3% of population gets pc. Hope I am lucky enough but gastro. said same day of EUS--looks 80% cancerous. Biopsy report out soon.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for your help I will appreciate any further advice you have
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Tanks My grandfarther har severe type 2 diabetes. Am I at risk .

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Graduated 1973MD

Medical/Graduate school

University of Pennsylvania
Graduated 1969MD

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Awards

Bobby Clarke Diabetes Fellowship, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
AOA, University of Chicago
Top Endocrinologist, First Place, Pennsylvania - Winter
2013

Affiliations

College of Physicians of Philadelphia
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
American College of Physicians
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