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  • Urology, Other Specialty
  • 64 years of experience
  • University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Brief Intro

Dr. Schmidt specializes in caring for patients who have cancer of the prostate. He is internationally known for his research in treatments for prostate cancer. He also specializes in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and performing urinary diversion surgery. In addition to the broad range of standard urologic procedures, Dr. Schmidt is certified to perform extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for stones in the urinary tract, as well as ultrasound-guided transperineal high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for early-stage prostate cancer. In recognition of Dr. Schmidt's many contributions to the field of urology, the Western Section of the American Urological Association has named him the "Distinguished Member for 2007."

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine - 1961

Location & Hours

  • University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
  • 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Specialties Treated

  • Urology
  • Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Prostate Cancer
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Insurance Accepted

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  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99