Eric Ian Schwartz M.D., Radiologist
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Eric Ian Schwartz M.D.

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

750 Brunswick Ave Department Of Radiol Trenton NJ, 08638
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Dr. Eric Schwartz is a radiologist practicing in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Schwartz specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1996

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience
Eric Ian Schwartz M.D.
Eric Ian Schwartz M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • CT scan results?

    Call the center where you got the scan done. They should be able to give you a report. READ MORE

  • Abnormal Liver Ultrasound?

    Echogenic liver on ultrasound is a nonspecific finding and can have a few causes. Most of it can be a sign of a fatty liver. Make sure your doctor follows up with blood work. READ MORE

  • What happens after CT scan with contrast?

    There are two types of contrast for a CT scan, oral and intravenous. Contrast enables the Radiologist read the scan more accurately with better definition of the the bowel and vessels. There should be no side effect from contrast. However, some people allergic to IV contrast and may develop a reaction which is usually treatable. READ MORE

  • Can pneumonia be missed on a CT scan?

    CT is very good at diagnosing pneumonia. If the pneumonia is early or very small, the diagnosis may be difficult. Also, if the considation is adjacent to compression of the lung or other pathology, pneumonia may be difficult to differentiate. You Radiologist is an expert at reading CT and would be able to help with the diagnosis of pneumonia. You medical doctor should also be helpful to put it all together with other signs of pneumonia to include physical symptoms and labs. READ MORE

  • What is the best imaging for kidney stones?

    CT and ultrasound are very good at detecting renal calculi. Sometimes both tests are used depending on your symptoms. Small calcs may be seen better with CT. CT would also be better to see ureteral calcs. But, ultrasound does not use radiation and is cheaper. Your doctor will order the appropriate test based on suspicion and the risk/benefit of exposing you to CT radiation. READ MORE

  • Does a neck CT scan show your thyroid?

    Yes. READ MORE

  • Neck problem?

    Sorry to hear that you are having some significant issues. I would think a neurologist would be a good person to go to with your symptoms. Alternatively, try seeing a physiatrist or rehab doctor that deals with muscular skeletal issues. READ MORE

  • Are radiation treatments painful?

    Radiation therapy is not painful. READ MORE

  • How much radiation is in an ultrasound?

    No radiation from ultrasound. Ultrasound does not use radiation. Ultrasound uses sound to create an image. Ultrasound is a good exam if you do not want to be exposed to radiation. READ MORE

  • Is it normal to feel tired after a CT scan?

    CT scan itself should not cause you to be tire. There is some excitement and anxiety that go with getting CT exam. After the test is over, you may feel tired just on that bases. Hope all goes well with your exam. READ MORE

  • Abnormal findings abdominal/Pelvic CT scan?

    This trace haziness associated with small bowel may be a mild secondary sign that there is something going on that may be the cause of your pain......Without bowel wall thickening is a good sign that the inflammation is not bad enough to thicken the bowel wall. Thickened bowel wall would be a more severe situation. READ MORE

  • What images are taken before wisdom tooth removal?

    This is a good question for your dentist or dental surgeon. X-rays can show your teeth and how your wisdom teeth are positioned. READ MORE

  • Can a chest CT scan show heart problems?

    CT is not the exam of choice. Electrocardiogram using ultrasound is a great test to evaluated the heart and uses no radiation. A Cardiologist would be the doctor to see who specializes in the heart. READ MORE

  • What can a mammogram detect?

    Mammography is a diagnostic tool that uses x-rays to image the breast. Used to diagnosis breast cancer. Can see masses, calcifications, skin thickening, nipple retraction, and distortions of the breast. Can do addition x-rays, ultrasound and MRI for further evaluation as needed. READ MORE

  • Does a CT scan show colon polyps?

    CT is used for virtual colonoscopy which is used to detecting polyps and uses a very specific technique. You would have to go to a center which can offer this test. But, you would still have to go under a colonic prep which would be similar to a conventional colonoscopy. GI doctors perform colonoscopies to detect polyps. READ MORE

  • Will I get claustrophobic in a CT scan?

    CT is no a long tube unlike MRI which can be a long tunnel like tube. People don’t typically get claustrophobic in the CT machine. The exam is so fast and the machine is relative thin. If you are prone to claustrophobia, MRI is the exam that people can get claustrophobic. READ MORE

  • What happens if you move during an MRI?

    The images get degraded when you move in the MRI. The best quality examination is when the patient can hold very still. When the patient moves, the images get blurry. If there is is too much motion, the technologist may have to repeat the exam. READ MORE

  • Can you talk during an MRI?

    The mri technologists will guide you through the exam. Listen to their directions. Motion degraded the exam. Even talking while the machine is generating images will degrade the exam. The motion of talking will effect the imaging quality. You want the best imaging quality for the best exam and correct diagnosis. Do not move during the exam to your best of your ability. If you need to talk or if something is wrong. No worries, the MRI technologist may have to repeat a portion of the exam to improve the quality. READ MORE

  • What happens if I eat before a CT scan?

    Better to be on an empty stomach before a CT scan. No food or drink 4 hours before the test. You will be laying on your back and do not want to aspirate previously eaten food, But, if you do eat, It should not effect the quality of the examination. READ MORE

  • Is a chest x-ray safe?

    A chest X-ray is a very small dose of radiation. Your doctor has to weigh the risks and benefits to order this study. A large enough dose of X-ray exposure is a known risk to cause cancer. Your risk for one chest X-ray is incredibly small. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

radiology

Internships

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Eric Ian Schwartz M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 750 Brunswick Ave Department Of Radiology

750 Brunswick Ave Department Of Radiol -
Trenton, NJ 08638
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New patients: 856-488-6844, 609-815-7532
Fax: 856-488-6507
http://www.capitalhealth.org/

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Get to know Radiologist Dr. Eric Ian Schwartz, who serves patients in New Jersey.

A skilled radiologist, Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with Capital Health, working within the Department of Radiology at their venues in Trenton (Capital Health Regional Medical Center), Hamilton (outpatient facility), and Pennington (Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell) in New Jersey.

Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprising two hospitals (the Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), the Hamilton outpatient facility, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by DNV GL - Healthcare.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Schwartz graduated with his medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 1996. He then went on to perform his internship at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, his residency in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine at University Medical Center, and his fellowship in body imaging at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in diagnostic radiology through the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in 2001. The ABR is a not-for-profit physician-led organization that oversees the certification and ongoing professional development of specialists in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics.

Radiology refers to the field of medicine that uses non-invasive imaging scans to diagnose a patient. A radiologist is a physician who uses imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options.

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