About
David Scott Madwar, MD, earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and his Doctorate of Medicine from The Ohio State University, where he remains a proud Buckeye. He completed his Internal Medicine and Primary Care residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He holds board certification from The Ohio State Medical Board, The American Board of Internal Medicine, and The Florida State Medical Board.
Dr. Madwar arrived in Naples in 2001 to join Cleveland Clinic Florida's primary care and hospital medicine team. He rose to serve as Hospital Chief of Staff before leaving to build a practice centered on personalized, unhurried care. His clinical interests include cardiovascular disease, geriatric medicine, human nutrition, preventive health care, and women's health. He gives each patient his personal phone numbers and makes house calls when needed, including late-night visits. Medicine has run in his family for nearly a century, and that tradition shapes how he approaches every patient relationship.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, The Ohio State University
Medical School
Doctorate of Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine/Primary Care Residency Training, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Madwar right for?
Dr. Madwar is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a seasoned internist. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, chronic disease, or the complexities of aging benefit from his geriatric and preventive medicine focus. His background in human nutrition makes him well suited for patients with weight, metabolic, or dietary concerns. Those who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability and house calls, will find his approach especially practical. He also serves patients navigating end-of-life planning or complex specialist coordination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Madwar focuses on internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive care. His clinical interests include cardiovascular disease, human nutrition, and women's health. He also provides end-of-life counseling and manages chronic conditions common in older adults.
Yes. Dr. Madwar holds board certification from The American Board of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State Medical Board, and The Florida State Medical Board. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Madwar completed his Internal Medicine and Primary Care residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Before launching his own practice, he served as a Full Staff Internist and Hospital Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Yes. Dr. Madwar makes house calls when patients need them, including late-night visits. He gives each patient his personal cell and home phone numbers so they can reach him directly at any hour.
Dr. Madwar places preventive medicine at the center of his practice. He combines thorough annual exams with personalized medical research, nutrition counseling, weight management guidance, and exercise counseling. He also sends monthly email health updates to keep patients engaged in their own care.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Madwar's core specialties. He is well equipped to manage the layered health needs of older adults, including chronic disease, specialist coordination, and end-of-life planning.
Dr. Madwar arrived in Naples in 2001 to join Cleveland Clinic Florida. He launched his concierge practice around 2006 and has served the Naples community for more than two decades.
Dr. Madwar earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University before completing medical school. He incorporates that training into his clinical work through nutrition and weight management counseling for his patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026