Gregory J. Schmidt, M.D.
Support Team
Medical Assistant: Ericka S.
Locations
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
Biography
Gregory Schmidt, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand surgeon. His practice encompasses surgical and non-operative treatment of upper extremity injuries and conditions including the hand, elbow, and shoulder in both adults and children. He is experienced with the treatment of traumatic injuries, nerve surgery, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive techniques including arthroscopy throughout the upper extremity. Dr. Schmidt collaborates with his patients to develop an individualized plan to provide tangible solutions and help patients return to the activities they love.
Dr. Schmidt grew up in Effingham, IL, and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame. He subsequently attended medical school at the University of Illinois where he graduated with honors and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society. He then went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at Indiana University followed by a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Schmidt works to advance the field of hand surgery through clinical research, which has been published in multiple journal publications and presented at national hand surgery conferences.
Dr. Schmidt is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association for Hand Surgery. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
More About Dr. Schmidt
The upper extremity has tremendous importance in our daily lives. As such, I am inspired by the positive impact I can make in the lives of my patients by helping them return to their work and the activities they love.
It is important to recognize how a patient’s problem affects their life specifically. Not all patients are optimally treated in the same way, and I work to collaborate with patients to find the treatment that best suits their needs and goals whether the treatment is surgical or nonoperative.
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center is a unique place that is focused on providing the highest possible level of upper extremity care to patients while also advancing the field of hand surgery on a national and international level. Over its 50-year history, it has established a tremendous legacy of excellence and leadership within the field.
For Fun
- Hometown: Effingham, IL
- Favorite vacation: During undergrad, I studied abroad in London for a semester. I was able to travel throughout Europe and met my wife at the same time.
- What are you currently watching? The Bear
- What are your hobbies? Spending time with my family, cooking, golf, and watching Notre Dame football and St. Louis Cardinal baseball
- If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos
Education
- Undergrad – University of Notre Dame
- Medical School – University of Illinois College of Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency – Indiana University
- Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship – Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Certifications
- Candidate Member – American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
- Candidate Member – American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
Awards
- Honors Graduate – University of Illinois College of Medicine
- Inductee – Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society
Publications
- Schmidt G, Fischer J, Crosby N, Hoyer R. Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Repair for Partial Distal Biceps Tendon Tears. Journal of Hand Surgery. In press.
- Schmidt G, Dmochowski J, Gudeman A, Cage E, Greenberg J, Hoyer R. Primary Repair of Chronic Biceps Tendon Tears. Hand (NY). 2024;19:38-43.
- Schmidt G, Piponov H, Chuang D, Gonzalez M. Hand Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient: An Update. Journal of Hand Surgery 2019;44:144-9.