Community Contributor - Dr. Erika Schwartz

She devotes much of her time helping those who don't have access to healthcare by volunteering and giving free educational seminars and consultations. As one of the nation's recognized experts in the field of bioidentical hormones and an outspoken advocate for patient's rights, Dr. Erika Schwartz has testified before Congress and appeared on many popular television and radio programs.

A cum laude graduate, AOA honor society member, from SUNY- Downstate College of Medicine, Dr. Erika trained at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn , NY in Internal Medicine and Critical Care. Upon completion of her postgraduate training, at the age of 28, Dr. Erika became the first woman and youngest doctor to be named Director of Emergency Medicine at Westchester County Medical Center- New York Medical College in Valhalla , NY .

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