About
Michael T. Schiano, MD earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from the University at Buffalo in 1998. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 2003. He completed his internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he earned the Bronze Torch Recipient and Resident of the Month Award. His internal medicine residency followed at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, finishing in 2006. He holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, along with Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentials.
Dr. Schiano has spent more than a decade serving patients across the greater New York area in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has served as Medical Director at Oswego Hospital Central Square Urgent Care since 2017 and previously chaired the Department of Internal Medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center from 2008 to 2011. He also directed the Hospitalist Fellowship Program there and served as an Associate Professor at New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, a role he continues to hold. His clinical focus covers men's health, cardiovascular disease prevention, fatigue, nutrition, and weight management. Outside medicine, he has volunteered hundreds of hours at VA hospitals, participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brooklyn, and served the Samaritan Suicide Hotline. He enjoys Golden Gloves boxing, fishing, hunting, and skiing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences, 1998
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, Doctorate of Medicine, 2003
Residency
Internal Medicine, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE, 2005-2006
Additional Training
Internship, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, 2003-2005
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schiano right for?
Dr. Schiano is a strong fit for adults seeking hands-on, relationship-driven primary care. Men managing cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, or coronary artery disease benefit especially from his clinical focus. Patients dealing with fatigue, weight management challenges, or nutrition concerns find his approach practical and thorough. He also serves adults managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or atrial fibrillation. Anyone who values direct physician access, including after-hours phone availability, will feel well supported in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schiano treats a broad range of adult conditions. His clinical focus includes hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, fatigue, and obesity. He also addresses nutrition and weight management as part of whole-patient care.
Yes. Dr. Schiano holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Dr. Schiano earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and his internal medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware in 2006.
Yes. Dr. Schiano has a noted clinical focus on men's health within his adult primary care practice. He addresses common concerns in male patients including cardiovascular risk, fatigue, weight control, and metabolic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Schiano is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members contact him directly for urgent concerns, including situations that arise while traveling.
Yes. Every office visit goes directly to Dr. Schiano. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Dr. Schiano places a strong emphasis on preventing and treating cardiovascular conditions. He actively manages hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary artery disease. His approach combines clinical screening, lifestyle guidance, and targeted treatment to reduce cardiovascular risk over time.
Dr. Schiano holds affiliations with St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse Community Health Center, Oswego Hospital, Central Square Urgent Care, and the VA Hospital in Syracuse, NY. He currently serves as Medical Director at Oswego Hospital Central Square Urgent Care.
Yes. Dr. Schiano chaired the Department of Internal Medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center from 2008 to 2011 and directed the Hospitalist Fellowship Program there from 2009 to 2011. He continues to serve as an Associate Professor at New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Schiano has extensive experience in both inpatient and urgent care settings. He previously served as Medical Director of the St. Joseph's Physicians Urgent Care System and currently leads Oswego Hospital Central Square Urgent Care as Medical Director.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026