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Amanda Schwer,

M.D.

Radiation Oncologist

4.9 (134 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
1000 Five Point
Irvine, CA 92618
Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Education
Medical school:

2004, M.D., The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH

Residency:

2005-2009, Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO

Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
About Me

Amanda Schwer, M.D., is a radiation oncologist who has wanted to care for people with cancer for as long as she can remember. Her inspiration came from a personal place — watching the doctors who helped cure her sibling’s aggressive illness during childhood. Today, she brings that same level of care and compassion to her own patients at City of Hope®, always putting their needs first. As a third-generation Orange County native, Dr. Schwer is honored to provide advanced cancer care to the community she knows and loves. 

She earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where she also completed a preliminary medicine internship. She then pursued a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Colorado Denver, where she served as chief resident. Prior to joining City of Hope, Dr. Schwer treated patients at Hoag Memorial Hospital, where she gained deep experience in stereotactic radiation — a technique that delivers high-dose radiation precisely to tumors while protecting nearby healthy tissue. 

When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Schwer enjoys surfing, skiing and boating, and loves spending time with her spouse and three young children.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Apr 24, 2026
4.9
"Can't find a better team anywhere."
Apr 24, 2026
4.9
"Highly professional and very caring. I feel blessed to be in her care."
Apr 2, 2026
5.0
"Always the best professional and passionate service"
Mar 5, 2026
5.0
"Very reassuring"
Feb 10, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Schwer is amazing! She made me feel immensely comfortable about my next phase of my treatment plan and eased my fears. She even came to my floor because my treatment wasn't going to be done in time to make our appointment on her floor. So grateful for her suggesting that accommodation and answering my many questions."
Jan 25, 2026
5.0
"Every doctor: Schwer, [...] and their PA's are all extraordinary."
Jan 25, 2026
5.0
"World-class care. Hands down, City of Hope is the best medical care I have received ever."
Jan 23, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Schwer is very professional, caring, and kind explained treatment in detail."
Jan 21, 2026
5.0
"Excellent in helping me understand my options."
Jan 16, 2026
5.0
"Dr Schwer is currently treating me for a liver tumor. She previously treated me for a lung tumor [...]. I am very fortunate to have her as my treating radiologist. She is the best"
Dec 7, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Dec 7, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Dec 3, 2025
5.0
"Dazzling she had reviewed all records plus consulted with [...]"
Dec 3, 2025
5.0
"Compared to all hospitals I've been to, City of Hope outstanding. Patient centric rather than biz. Culture of caring, hope from start to finish."
Dec 2, 2025
5.0
"We were happy and felt confident in Dr. Schwer's knowledge."
Nov 26, 2025
5.0
"She is an excellent doctor"
Nov 7, 2025
5.0
"Always great"
Nov 7, 2025
5.0
"The best care ever"
Oct 26, 2025
5.0
"It is amazing how with every interaction we have from walking in to leaving, the staff works together to be caring and compassionate and help me feel safe/"
Oct 26, 2025
5.0
"I have been having difficulty accepting my diagnosis and the fear that comes with it. She was able to help me through this and explained everything to my complete understanding and answered all of our questions. She made me feel at ease and comforted. She really really helped me."
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
"The information pertaining to my treatment was very informative as to statistics and recovery. I like a lot of information, and that is what I received."
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
"All staff from the front door to the doctor's office were caring and helpful. I am so happy I am being cared for at City of Hope."
Aug 29, 2025
5.0
"I recently had a consultation with Dr Amanda Schwer and was deeply impressed with her expertise and care. She successfully treated my malignant lung tumor at the previous clinic she was associated with, and I am very grateful for the outstanding results. Now, with a newly discovered, malignant liver tumor, I am excited and confident to have her as my primary interventional radiologist for my upcoming MRI guided SBRT. Her skill, professionalism and dedication give me great reassurance moving forward."
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"I would definitely recommend this care provider."
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"I always share my fantastic experiences with family and friends."
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"She lessened all my concerns, and talked to me about each of my questions."
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"All the personnel working for City of Hope are very kind and attentive to help patients."
Aug 16, 2025
5.0
"The showed me around and how to get to the right place; All contacts were very positive."
Aug 16, 2025
5.0
"She had treated twice in the past while her office was in Newport Beach. The treatments went without a hitch and were successful."
Aug 15, 2025
5.0
"My team is the best"
Aug 15, 2025
5.0
"Dr Amanda Schwer and [...] are amazing!"
Aug 15, 2025
5.0
"I love Amanda Schwer ! She is great."
Aug 1, 2025
5.0
"Dr Schwer has informed me and explained all the procedures that will be required for my treatment. She was very helpful to make me understand all the next steps and I feel that I am in very good hands with this Doctor on my side. Thank you Dr Schwer and COH"
Aug 1, 2025
5.0
"Wonderful Doctor"
Jul 3, 2025
5.0
"Dr Schwer is brilliant, caring, and wonderfully engaged. I am fortunate to have been referred to her."
Jun 29, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Schwer is a dream to work with! She listens attentively and offers immediate assistance."