Medical Education
Greg Schwarz studied medicine from 1984 to 1989 at the University of Tasmania, where he earned his Bachelor of Medical Science (B.Med.Sci.) in 1986 and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1989. He continued his studies from 1997 to 2000, completing a Master of Science in Environmental Management at the University of Tasmania. In 2004, he obtained a Fellowship with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (FACNEM) and later attended the IFM ReCODE training program in Miami, USA, in 2017 and 2023.
Clinical Career
1991–1995
As a Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Greg Schwarz completed the surgical training program, gaining extensive experience in various surgical specialties. He subsequently continued his career as a general practitioner in both rural and urban practices across Tasmania.
1995–1996
He undertook surgical locums in England and expanded his expertise as a Senior House Officer in Anesthetics and Intensive Care at Glan Clwydd Hospital in Wales.
1997–2010
Returning to Tasmania, he specialized in general practice with a focus on Functional and Integrative Medicine.
Since 2010, he has been practicing at the Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic.
Specialization
Greg Schwarz specializes in Functional and Integrative Medicine, a holistic healthcare approach that integrates both conventional and alternative practices to address the root causes of diseases and optimize health.
Research
Throughout his scientific career, Greg Schwarz has focused on environmental medicine and integrative approaches to patient care. His Master of Science in Environmental Management provided a strong foundation in understanding environmental factors and their impacts on health. His Fellowship with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine further advanced his expertise in nutritional and environmental medicine, while his participation in the IFM ReCODE program expanded his knowledge in treating neurodegenerative diseases within a functional medicine context.
Publications
Over the course of his career, Greg Schwarz has published multiple works on topics including environmental medicine, nutritional medicine, and integrative medicine. His writings primarily explore the connections between environmental factors and health, as well as holistic treatment methods.