Family Physician, MDDirect Midtown Toronto
Dr. Schwindt completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of the combined MD-PhD program. While training he received multiple awards for his clinical and research work, which focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and brain imaging techniques at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Schwindt then completed family medicine training at Sunnybrook where he received the Stan Kandel award for excellence in patient care as a resident physician. His focus is on cultivating a strong doctor-patient relationship, providing comprehensive patient centered care, and he maintains an academic interest in aging and dementia research.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Toronto, 2005
- PhD in Neuroscience, University of Toronto, 2014 (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar)
- MD, University of Toronto, Class of 2015 (Cody Silver Medalist); graduate of the combined MD-PhD program
- Family Medicine Residency, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto (Stan Kandel Award for excellence in patient care)
Clinical Interests
- Aging and dementia
- Minor procedures
- Immigration and refugee medicine
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario College of Family Physicians
- College of Family Physicians of Canada
- Ontario Medical Association
- International Panel Physician Association