Minnesota Oncology

Burton S. Schwartz – M.D., FACP

In 1982, I, along with Dr John Brown, and Dr Ignacio Fortuny, joined practices to form Oncologic Consultants, which then became MOHPA, now known as Minnesota Oncology.

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Medical Oncology
Board Certified in Hematology

Special Interests

Hematologic malignancies and coagulation
Breast, lung and colon cancer

Philosophy

I treat my patients as I would want my family to be treated.

Education

Medical Degree, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN

Internship, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL

Residency, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL

Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Professional Affiliations

Fellow of the American College of Physicians
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
American College of Physician Executives
American College of Health Care Executives

Academic Honors and Professional Achievements

Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota
Past President, Hennepin Medical Society
Past President, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Past President, Minnesota Oncology
Medical Director, Minnesota Oncology, East Side

Research/Publications

Eastern Cooperative Group (ECOG)
North Central Cooperative Group

Personal

I love to read – especially politics, history and mystery novels. I also enjoy sports, including baseball, basketball and football. Spending time with my wife, children and grandchildren is one of my great pleasures.

I am a travel bug and particularly enjoy cruise ship voyages

Primary Location:

Minneapolis Clinic

Satellite Clinic:
District One Hospital, Faribault