Dr. Leon Eliot Schwechter, DO

Dr. Leon Schwechter is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing comprehensive care to adult patients with particular expertise in caring for older adults. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Winthrop University Hospital. With 48 years of experience in practice, Dr. Schwechter has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions across the adult lifespan. He is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Schwechter practices at Saint Francis Hospital And Heart Center and sees patients in Greenvale and Roslyn, New York. His clinical focus includes managing high cholesterol in children and teenagers, treating hyperlipidemia, and addressing iron deficiency anemia. He performs specialized testing including lipid panels to assess cardiovascular risk, iron tests to evaluate …anemia, and apolipoprotein A testing for comprehensive cholesterol evaluation. Patients have given Dr. Schwechter an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.