Dr. Stephanie L. Schmitt M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd 202 Lakeland FL, 33805About
Dr. Stephanie Schmitt is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Schmitt specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Schmitt often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1986
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Tumor initiation and promotion effects of petroleum streams in mouse skin.
- In vitro evidence for a blood-borne renin-releasing factor.
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors and vasa recta erythrocyte velocities in the rat.
- Direct determination of vasa recta blood flow in the rat renal papilla.
- The role of volume depletion, antidiuretic hormone and angiotensin II in the furosemide-induced decrease in mesenteric conductance in the dog.
- Effect of furosemide on canine inferior mesenteric blood flow.
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