Marissa Schwartz's Online Review Report Card

I've moved a lot and I've also had job changes/life changes, which means I've seen many health providers and most of my experiences have been great. That said, Marissa Schwartz is the most thorough doctor I've seen and probably my favorite. I came in originally with sleep issues, hoping I'd find a permanent solution to my sleep apnea (surgery). I don't present as the average sleep apnea patient and this appeared to be the case upon further inspection (she inspected the back of my throat for obstruction). Her approach was conservative--she wanted to first rule-out simpler solutions before suggesting surgery. After a few visits, I was given the option of trying an in-office procedure or surgery to fix what appeared to be somewhat minor issues and I decided to go with the less invasive procedure (she seemed to hint this would be sufficient). I emailed her to ask a question I had forgotten to address and she called back to give me a thorough, thoughtful answer. After a CT scan, it became evident that I needed surgery for my deviated septum and that the in-office procedure wouldn't be adequate, so we rescheduled for the surgery. Before the surgery, she came in to tell me that she had been thinking about it the night before, and wanted to examine some other areas for obstruction, and if she saw anything during the surgery that could be cause for obstruction, she asked if I was okay with additional surgical work while I was under (like removing part of my uvula). She wouldn't know until the camera caught what caused my snoring. Since she had already checked with my insurance, I gladly agreed (and signed off on it)! And I'm glad I did because she was able to clear my airways! My nose is so clear! I didn't even realize how bad it was during the day because that was my normal. I feel better rested but I will be doing a sleep study to make sure that my sleep apnea is totally gone (like I said, thorough). I have felt like we've been a team for this journey (where she's doing all the hard stuff). It's a bit of a drive for me since the Torrance office closed, but worth it for a great provider!