Stefani Maya Schwartz, MD

Stefani Maya Schwartz, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.858333 average rating from 96 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Schwartz is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and chronic pain physician educator at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also serves as the Director of the Chronic Pain Inpatient Service. She completed her residency training in anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), and fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She specializes in the care of adults with chronic musculoskeletal and nerve pain. She has a special interest in neuromodulation, specifically peripheral nerve stimulation, minimally invasive spine interventions, and ultrasonography. She is committed to the patient-centered experience and dedicated to well-rounded medicine, delivering transparent care, and aligning patient goals with treatment planning.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pain Medicine, 2022
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, 2021
  • Internship: Milton S Hershey Medical Center- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Medical Education: Milton S Hershey Medical Center- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.858333 average rating from 96 reviews

  • Excellent, competent and friendly physician who does not rush patients through hours, answer questions in an understandable fashion.

    2026-07-06

  • It was awesome

    2026-07-02

  • Wish I had seen Dr. Schwartz sooner. She was excellent. Spent a lot of time going through my complicated history and examining me. I left with a plan and hope for the future.

    2026-06-07

  • Dr . Schwartz if fabulous in all areas of care . She explains, listens, asks ,suggests and is very compassionate!!

    2026-05-18

  • I have had several appointments (maybe 10) with Dr. Schwartz over the last couple of years and she is one of the best providers I ever had. She listens, is caring, explains things, discusses options. A different fellow has administered my treatment each time under her direction and how she treats them and guides them is amazing. No matter who is on her team, they discuss things together and are all respectful to me as the patient.

    2026-03-18

  • I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Schwartz . She is very pleasant and attentive with her care.

    2026-03-27

  • Dr. Schwartz is the nicest doctor that I ever deal with. She has the greatest bedside manner. She's very thorough and I would highly recommend her to anybody.

    2026-03-27

  • Dr Schwartz was very knowledgeable, experienced and a pleasure. She made me feel very comfortable

    2026-02-23

  • I previously saw this provider and loved the care she provided . Although a different provider wanted to have everything done under her care. That provider did not meet my needs. Luckily I was referred to Dr. Schwartz and was thrilled to be treated by her. A very caring dr who goes the extra mile for her patients.

    2026-03-04

  • Dr. Schwartz is a kind, caring healthcare provider who goes the extra mile for her patients' care.

    2026-03-01

  • very good experience

    2026-02-26

  • Very good in providing information and a path forward for my treatment. Spoke directly to me rather than giving out information. I am not on your portal and was not given information about getting on.

    2026-02-15

  • She gives me advice on how to use less medication when possible. I need to try to take a break from one of my medications. She is helping me with this. She listens to my concerns. She explains things carefully, in a way that I can understand. I learn so much from her.

    2026-02-25

  • I was delighted that she didn't immediately go for the easiest solution to the problem. That she suggested alternatives to try first.

    2026-02-28

  • Dr. Schwartz was professional. She was compassionate. She was knowledgeable. She was patient. Dr. [redacted] was also wonderful in every way. I feel privileged to have gotten to know them and I am a healthier person physically and emotionally knowing that they're now part of my health care team. Thank you.

    2026-02-15

  • Dr. Schwartz is amazing. Very thorough, kind and compassionate. She understands the complexity of my injuries and advocates for the proper treatment. She is one of the best providers I have ever seen. Highly recommend Dr. Schwartz

    2026-01-25

  • Dr. Schwartz took extra time with us because it wasn't clear to her what we were there for and I really appreciated the fact that she sat and listened to us. I did not feel that way when I went to other doctors in the pain clinic.

    2026-01-15

  • I would recommend Dr Schwartz to anybody she pays attention and listens and when I ask a question about something she's very knowledgeable and she is one of my favorite doctors she does not talk down to you and she really cares about her patience or at least me. I will admit I am not the easiest person to get along to and really don't like people but she is the best.

    2026-01-25

  • Dr Schwartz is always very attentive and kind. [redacted] I feel fortunate to have Dr Schwartz as my provider.

    2025-12-29

  • Dr. Schwartz has been an outstanding provider for me. She's always been caring, listens carefully and pays attention to details, which is important in my case, due to having multiple issues being treated simultaneously.

    2025-12-28

  • Very knowledgeable and caring and concerned physician

    2025-12-22

  • Dr. Schwartz and his group are wonderful, amazing. I love them all. Thank you so much.

    2025-12-21

  • Dr. Schwartz was an angel-unbelieveably kind and caring. My two daughters and I could not believe how wonderful she was. We felt very fortunate when we left.

    2025-12-15

  • I would like a copy of my results. I do not remember ever getting one.

    2025-12-12

  • Excellent for both the provider and the fellow.

    2025-12-08

  • I can't even say how great this appointment was. I felt affirmed. I felt seen. There was a plan explained to me going forward that I agreed with. Everything about this was absolutely superior.

    2025-12-04

  • Both Doctors I spoke to were great. Very concerned with my care.

    2025-12-04

  • He was excellent about taking his time and explaining my diagnosis and treatment options

    2025-11-28

  • Dr. Schwartz was wonderful. She knew exactly what she was doing and she has helped me a great deal and I thank her so much.

    2025-11-28

  • Dr Schwartz is knowledgeable and kind. I'm glad I got to see her. The fellow who came in to the exam room before Dr Schwartz was condescending and didn't listen well. I did not have a good opinion about the interaction with him.

    2025-11-19

  • Dr. Schwartz was very compassionate and understanding of my health.

    2025-11-14

  • She was knowledgeable and pleasant - spent a lot of time with me, and I didn't feel rushed in any way.

    2025-11-15

  • She had a student assistant that took down a lot of info and did some exam on back and knees. Was very good and asked a lot of questions etc.

    2025-10-09

  • She was so caring, compassionate.& empathetic. I had her as a fill in for my regular provider & if given the choice I would switch to her without hesitation. She really listens , I have a complicated medical history and she takes the time to understand the impact of it .

    2025-10-03

  • I am Happy -pleased :) -That I have Dr Schwartz as my doctor.. She is professional, very kind, caring & listens to my issue with ease -any e-mails on my portal she Always responds very quickly considering her busy work schedule, Her expertise is never unnoticed along with her being -real & truly a very caring compassionate doctor. I would & I have recommended Dr Schwartz to some Family, friends & coworkers. Thank-you.

    2025-09-27

  • She's FABULOUS! She Listens ,answers questions, and cares about her patients.

    2025-10-01

  • The Doctor is very good.

    2025-09-13

  • I appreciate the care I received.

    2025-09-13

  • Dr. Schwartz was very empathetic to my condition. [redacted] Thank you.

    2025-08-31

  • She was a great listener and treated me with the utmost respect

    2025-08-25

  • Dr Schwartz took time to explain complex treatment protocols - expectations Historical documented results Made me feel more comfortable with the process

    2025-08-21

  • Dr Schwartz is the model all care providers should strive to become. Her knowledge coupled with her caring, compassionate manner are very comforting.

    2025-08-20

  • The provider was extremely knowledgeable and caring.

    2025-08-20

  • Dr. Schwartz is kind, caring, supportive, and empathetic to her patients. She is the best!! She has made such a positive impact on my life and my pain management.

    2025-08-20

  • Dr Schwartz explained the procedure very well. She is obviously a good teacher. She seemed technically very capable and seemed to hit the mark in treating my sciatica. Professional yet warm. I've already recommended her to relatives.

    2025-08-13

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Medicaid ME
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Medicare
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • WellSense
  • Medicaid VT
  • United Health Care
  • Beech Street
  • Coventry
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid CT
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • MassHealth
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Medicaid NH
  • Fallon Health
  • TriCare
  • Multiplan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield