Asbury Park Press/Feb. 20, 2012=A0=A0|
Malcolm Schwartz, D.O., a pediatric endocrinologist with The Childrens
Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, was recently recognized by the
New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association (NJCFSA) for his work
as a pioneer in the research and treatment of myalgic
encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). NJCFSA provides
support, education and information for individuals with ME/CFS and
their families.
According to Susan M. Levine, M.D., board certified infectious disease
specialist and medical advisor for NJCFSA, Dr. Schwartz was recognized
for his compassion when diagnosing and treating children and young
adults with CFS. Dr. Schwartz is knowledgeable about the many
struggles children and teens with CFS endure on a daily basis. He
regularly writes letters to his patients school advocating for any
specific accommodations needed. Additionally, he wholeheartedly
supports his patients who apply for the NJCFSA High School
Scholarship.
Dr. Schwartz served as the chief of the pediatric endocrinology and
diabetes unit at The Childrens Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center for
seven years and is highly regarded throughout the state and the
country for his significant accomplishments in endocrinology. In 2006
and again in 2008, the American Osteopathic Foundation awarded him the
Merck Excellence in Care Award in recognition of his work with the
Center for the Treatment of Insulin Disorders at Monmouth Medical
Center.
In addition to his private practice in Long Branch, Dr. Schwartz
serves as a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at the Drexel
University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Monmouth Medical Centers
academic affiliate. Active in numerous organizations, Dr. Schwartz is
a member of the National Osteopathic Honor Fraternity and Lawson
Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society. He also served as president of
the North Jersey Pediatric Society and chairman of the American
Osteopathic Board of Pediatricians.
Dr. Schwartz resides in Long Branch with his wife Ellen. He can be
reached by phone at 732 923-1170.
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