Dr. Michael Carl Schweitz M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1515 N Flagler Dr Suite 620 West Palm Beach FL, 33401About
Dr. Michael Schweitz is a rheumatologist practicing in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Schweitz specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Schweitz treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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- Dr. John Christopher Whelton MD1411 N Flagler Drive West Palm Beach FL 33401
- Dr. Kari Sutter MD525 OKEECHOBEE BLVD WEST PALM BEACH FL 33401
- Dr. Arthur Matthew Virshup M.D.1515 N Flagler Dr West Palm Beach FL 33401