Dr. Kenneth S. Schwartz, M.D. is a highly accomplished cataract and glaucoma surgeon with a special interest and expert advanced training in refractive cataract surgery and complex glaucoma surgery including tube shunt procedures. Dr. Schwartz earned his medical degree at University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Washington Hospital Center. He finished his fellowship program at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Kenneth S. Schwartz, M.D. is a highly accomplished cataract and glaucoma surgeon with a special interest and expert advanced training in refractive cataract surgery and complex glaucoma surgery including tube shunt procedures. Dr. Schwartz earned his medical degree at University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Washington Hospital Center. He finished his fellowship program at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
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Always pleasant; sometimes more hurried than other appointments, understandably. Provides details of test outcomes but you have to ask for more depth if it’s wanted.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2026
I couldn’t be more pleased with Dr. Schwartz. He is extremely competent and professional.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very skilled and really talented at explaining issues. Doctor Schwartz makes you feel safe in his care.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very honest and reasonable evaluation this morning. I’m very impressed!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Exceptional service and patient care!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Great! Answered all my questions. Gentle manners.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Efficient, well run and friendly office
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Knowledgable and professional.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
He’s the best. Highest ranking.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Schwartz reflects clinical excellence and caring. He is an extraordinarily personable physician who truly is interested in his patience.
Dr. Kenneth S. Schwartz, M.D. is a highly accomplished cataract and glaucoma surgeon with a special interest and expert advanced training in refractive cataract surgery and complex glaucoma surgery including tube shunt procedures. He did his sub-specialty training at U.S. News & World Report’s #1 ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. The majority of his practice is comprised of cataract and glaucoma patients referred in from other doctors.
Dr. Schwartz lectures on cataract and glaucoma surgery and diseases of the eye and has been a senior attending surgical instructor for the doctors in training at Georgetown University/ Washington Hospital Center since 2003. He is one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors and is listed in the National Guide of America’s Top Ophthalmologists and in the Washington DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Doctors Guide. Dr. Schwartz is a member of the Practicing Ophthalmologist’s Curriculum Committee for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Schwartz co-authored a chapter in Duane’s Textbook of Ophthalmology, and he has peer-reviewed journal publications on the medical and surgical management of routine and complex glaucoma cases as well as the use of diagnostic imaging techniques after glaucoma surgery. He does work abroad to train local surgeons in advanced surgical techniques, and he has done mission work in Peru and Ghana to train physicians and treat complex cases.
Always pleasant; sometimes more hurried than other appointments, understandably. Provides details of test outcomes but you have to ask for more depth if it’s wanted.
I couldn’t be more pleased with Dr. Schwartz. He is extremely competent and professional.
Very skilled and really talented at explaining issues. Doctor Schwartz makes you feel safe in his care.
Very honest and reasonable evaluation this morning. I’m very impressed!
Exceptional service and patient care!
Great! Answered all my questions. Gentle manners.
Efficient, well run and friendly office
Knowledgable and professional.
He’s the best. Highest ranking.
Dr. Schwartz reflects clinical excellence and caring. He is an extraordinarily personable physician who truly is interested in his patience.