Dr. Paul Schmitz MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Paul Schmitz MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(2)
3635 Vista Avenue St. Louis Missouri, 63110
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About

Paul Schmitz, MD, is a professor of internal medicine and hypertension specialist at St. Louis University in Missouri.  One of America's Best Doctors for the past 8 years, he has won numerous awards for his teaching, including the Golden Apple Award for medical student teaching and the Governor's Award for Excellence in education, among others.  With clinical interests in renal physiology and disease, lipid and fatty acid panels, and vascular access, Dr. Schmitz is also an accomplished scientist who has been published over 75 times, and has received grants from numerous healthcare organizations, including the National Kidney Foundation, among many others.

Education and Training

Creighton University

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

DialysisHypertension

Awards

  • Governor's Award for Excellence   

Fellowships

  • University of Minnesota Hospitals (Nephrology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Physicians, International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, American Diabetes Association, American Society of Hypertension, American Heart Association, International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • 2 Books

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The People he Works with

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing

Dr. Paul Schmitz MD's Practice location

3635 Vista Avenue -
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
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5535 DELMAR BLVD -
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
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