Dr. Ariel S. Schwam, MD | Catskill, NY | Internist

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Dr. Ariel Schwam is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional De Tucuman Facultad De Medicina and brings over three decades of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Schwam is fluent in English.

Dr. Schwam practices at Samuel S Stratton Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center with locations in both Catskill and Albany, New York. He focuses on treating high blood pressure and managing cholesterol issues in both adults and young patients. His practice includes physical therapy services and strength training programs to help patients recover and maintain their health. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.

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2.6

19 Ratings
34 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Universidad Nacional De Tucuman Facultad De Medicina
12 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Stay away from him at the VA clinic. Just go to Albany

July 19th, 2020

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No one could diagnose my problem until I visited this doctor, he deserves the best rating. Very smart and careful in elaborating an effective treatment that saved my life!

February 28th, 2020

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This doctor should never be allowed to be in the SA health clinic. He id a horrible person, who thinks He is God! I heard him threaten a veteran by telling him , he would put him into a psyc ward if he did not do as he was told. He is very hard to understand, and when he gets mad he yells and even stutters. He should lose his job.

November 24th, 2017

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This doctor is so unprofessional and obnoxious,, I been on strong pain meds for 30 years.. He failed to order my meds on time ..I wound up in the hospital,,...I could of had a stroke or hard attack as I suffer from HP also............. He is now at the Catskill VA,,.. Take this advice he is the worst doctor I've seen in my life... So if you take pain meds,,stay far away from this quack,,,,,,,

June 22nd, 2017

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Dr. Schwam is always interested in the patient in a holistic manner. He continues to address a health issue until some resolution is found. I am not sure what happened to other patients to elicit bad reviews, but my experience was nothing but positive.

September 17th, 2016

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Dr Schwam is well worth waiting for. He friendly, a good listener, and a good diagnostician. He follows up on referrals, discusses test results in a timely manner and I think he is an excellent primary care physician.

May 2nd, 2016

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Dr. Ariel Schwam is an outstanding professional. He treated my illness like no other. No one could reach a correct diagnostic or prescribe an adequate medicine until I met him, this doctor deserves the best marks.

July 18th, 2013

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Very unproffesional answered phones during visit, left a print out paper containing my as number address full name face up in garbage. I walked out after the disrespect.

August 17th, 2012

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This supposed doctor now practices, or should I say inflicts at the Bath VAMC. He is the most obnoxius, incompetent, narcicistic MD. I've seen in 38 years of going to the VA. I will rather lay down and die than see this butcher again. If you are scheduled to see him request another Doctor.

May 29th, 2012

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Afer so many years Dr. Schwam helped me to get a rigth answers for an illness nobody could diagnose.He is very dedicate and corteous!

May 25th, 2011

Catskill Va Clinic

159 Jefferson Hts Ste D305Catskill, NY 12414

Tel: (518) 626-5240

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Albany Stratton Va Medical Center

113 Holland AveAlbany, NY 12208

Tel: (518) 626-5000


Dr. Ariel Sergio Schwam, MD	Natalie Howard, MSN, DNP	Dr. Amr Ali Shady, MD	Dr. Arthur Yunov, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.6 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (11 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Arabic	Speaks English
Catskill , NY	New York City , NY	EAST SYRACUSE , NY	Brooklyn , NY
Med School: Universidad Nacional De Tucuman Facultad De Medicina		Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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Universidad Nacional De Tucuman Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1992

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Where is Dr. Ariel Schwam's office located?: Dr. Ariel Schwam's office is located at 159 Jefferson Hts Ste D305, Catskill, NY, 12414.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ariel Schwam affiliated with?: Dr. Ariel Schwam is affiliated with Samuel S Stratton Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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