Gregory J. Schmidt, M.D.

Dr. Gregory J. Schmidt, M.D., 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.