Heidi Beck Schwarz, M.D.

About Me

I am a seasoned clinician in general neurology with special interests in movement disorders (fellowship trained), headache, stroke, vagal nerve stimulation for epilepsy, neurologic complications of bariatric surgery and celiac disease. Prior to returning to the University of Rochester, I was in pr...

I am a seasoned clinician in general neurology with special interests in movement disorders (fellowship trained), headache, stroke, vagal nerve stimulation for epilepsy, neurologic complications of bariatric surgery and celiac disease. Prior to returning to the University of Rochester, I was in private practice in the Finger Lakes region for over 13 years. I am currently the Chief of Highland Neurology where I have a variety of clinical, administrative and teaching responsibilities. Often I will see patients with a combination of medical students, nurse practitioners or residents. I have wonderful colleagues at Highland Neurology including Paul Twydell who is a neuromuscular specialist, Dr. Leslie Lee who is interested in general neurology and epilepsy, and Dr. Yurcheshen who is a sleep specialist seeing general neurology patients in the Highland Neurology Office.

Professional Background

Resident and Assistant Resident in Medicine
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1983-1985

Assistant and Associate Resident in Neurology
University of Rochester, 1985-1987

Chief Resident in Neurology
University of Rochester 1987-1988

Fellow and Instructo...

Resident and Assistant Resident in Medicine
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1983-1985

Assistant and Associate Resident in Neurology
University of Rochester, 1985-1987

Chief Resident in Neurology
University of Rochester 1987-1988

Fellow and Instructor in Movement and Inherited Neurologic Disease,
Department of Neurology, University of Rochester 1988-1989

Neurology Consultant
Partner in Ontario Neurology Associates
(Covering Geneva General Hospital, Clifton Springs Hospital, FF Thompson Hospital, Newark Wayne Hospital) 1989-2002

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology
University of Rochester, 1991-2002

Assistant Professor of Neurology
University of Rochester 2003-2004

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Chief of Highland Neurology
Director of the Highland Stroke Center
University of Rochester 2004-Present

Certified Specialties

Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Neurology (Part-Time) - Department of Neurology, General Neurology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Movement Disorders, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1988 - 1989

Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1984 - 1987

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1983 - 1984

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry. 1983

Awards

Leadership Development Fellowship. 2008 - 2008

A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award. 2008

Fellow, American Academy of Neurology. 2008

Chief Resident Teaching Award. 2004

Alpha Omega Alpha Awardee. 1983

Citation for Fourth Year Medical Students. 1983

Mary P. Dole Fellowship. 1981

Phi Beta Kappa Inductee. 1979

American Chemical Society Award. 1979

Sigma Xi Inductee. 1979

Mary Lyons Scholar. 1979

Magna Cum Laude in Chemistry. 1979

Sarah Williston Scholar. 1977

Research

I am currently a member of the Huntington's Study Group (HSG) and a site investigator for the DOMINO study at the University of Rochester. This is a futility study of minocycline in clinically definite HD.

I am a frequent reviewer for the journal, Neurology.

My publications, awards an...

I am currently a member of the Huntington's Study Group (HSG) and a site investigator for the DOMINO study at the University of Rochester. This is a futility study of minocycline in clinically definite HD.

I am a frequent reviewer for the journal, Neurology.

My publications, awards and lectures are listed elsewhere in my CV

Publications

Journal Articles

Feasibility of Virtual Research Visits in Fox Trial Finder

Dorsey, ER;: Wagner, JD; Bull, MT; Rizzieri, A; Grischkan, J; Achey, MA; Sherer, T; Chowdhury S; Meunier, C;Cappelletti, L; Rocher, C; Richard, IH; Schwarz, H; Kang, G; Ahmad, SH; Biemiller, RA; Biglan, KM.

Journal of Parkinson's Disease. 2015; 5: 505-515.

Neurology advanced practice providers: A position paper of the American Academy of Neurology

Schwarz, HB; Frtiz, JV; Govindarajan, R; Murray, RP; Boyle, KB; Getchius, TSD; Freimer, M.

Neurology Clinical Practice. 2015; 5(1): 333-337.

A subtype of sporadic prion disease mimicking fatal familial insomnia.

Parchi P, Capellari S, Chin S, Schwarz HB, Schecter NP, Butts JD, Hudkins P, Burns DK, Powers JM, Gambetti P

Neurology.. 1999 June 1052 (9):1757-63. Epub 1900 01 01.

Neuroacanthocytosis without Acanthocytes

O'Brien CF; Schwarz HB; Kurlan R.

Movement Disorders. 1990; 5(Supplement 1): 98.

Case 1, 1989: juvenile-onset parkinsonism, dystonia, and pyramidal tract signs.

Kang UJ, Fahn S, Schwarz H, Shoulson I, Vallejos H, Goldman J

Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society.. 1989 4 (4):363-70. Epub 1900 01 01.

Adrenal Medullary Implantation Promotes Tyrosine Hydroxylase Immunoreactivity in Host Striatum of MPTP Animal Models of Parkinsonism

Gash DM; Bohn MC; Fiandaca MS; Okawara SH; Kordower JH; Notter MFD; Snyder J; Schwarz HB; Shoulson I.

Archives of Neurology. 1988; 45(7): 810-811.

Books

Heart and Brain: Interaction of Cardiac and Neurologic Disease (1991)

Chapter: Neurologic Complications of Cardiac Surgery

Authors: Schwarz K, Schwarz H, Meltzer R

Publisher: PMA Publishing Corporation, New York 1991