Heidi Beck Schwarz, M.D.

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 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

Research