Anthony Schwab, DPM, MS
Dr. Anthony Schwab earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, where he was a three-year letter winner as a quarterback on the football team.
Between undergraduate studies and medical school, Dr. Schwab earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He subsequently worked in laboratory research at the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science.
Dr. Schwab went on to earn his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in the top 10% of his class.
Following medical school, Dr. Schwab completed a rigorous three-year surgical residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Northern Virginia, where he participated in more than 2,800 procedures spanning from routine foot and ankle surgery to complex reconstruction.
He then completed the Northern California Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Shasta Orthopaedics under the mentorship of Dr. Garret Strand and Dr. Jason Nowak. During his fellowship, he received advanced training in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle trauma, and complex elective reconstruction, participating in more than 800 surgical cases and 1,800 procedures.
Dr. Schwab has a particular interest in total ankle replacement and the comprehensive treatment of ankle arthritis, including both joint-preserving and joint-replacement options. He has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications and remains actively involved in resident and fellow education.
Originally from Northeast Pennsylvania, Dr. Schwab is the first physician in his family. He values taking the time to educate his patients, review their treatment options, and involve them in decisions about their care. Outside of the operating room, he enjoys hiking with his wife, competing in fitness races and marathons, and spending time with family. He and his wife are excited to call Northern California home.
