Dr. Nicholas J. Schmitt, M.D., is a Board-Certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and partner at Northwest Eye in Minnesota. Dr. Schmitt specializes in the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, the orbit (the bony cavity surrounding the eye), and the adjacent face.
Dr. Nicholas J. Schmitt, M.D., is a Board-Certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and partner at Northwest Eye in Minnesota. Dr. Schmitt specializes in the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, the orbit (the bony cavity surrounding the eye), and the adjacent face.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Northwest Eye through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Patient and good at explaining concerns and procedures
Jan-2025
Professional, polite, did a great job.
Jan-2025
Personable, relatable, knowledgeable, and an excellent surgeon
Dec-2024
He is so kind, as well as expert in what he does. He saw I was in pain laying on the gurney so he went to find a pillow and came back with 2 warm blankets to put under my neck.
Dec-2024
As a new patient, Dr. Schmitt took the time to explain everything and answered all of my questions. I felt very comfortable with him in developing a good doctor/patient relationship!!
Dec-2024
Thorough. Kind. Follow-through was very good.
Dec-2024
Dr Schmitt is very professional,polite and understanding.He made me feel at ease before and during surgery.I highly recommend him.
Dec-2024
Very patient friendly. He explained what going on and what to do to remedy the problem.
Nov-2024
Very kind and knowledgeable.
Nov-2024
Love Dr. Schmitt!!
Oct-2024
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Northwest Eye: Maple Grove Office
12000 Elm Creek Blvd N. Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369
Northwest Eye: Wayzata Office
250 Central Ave N. Suites 105 & 107 Wayzata, MN 55391
Dr. Nicholas J. Schmitt, M.D., is a Board-Certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and partner at Northwest Eye in Minnesota. Dr. Schmitt specializes in the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, the orbit (the bony cavity surrounding the eye), and the adjacent face.
He also specializes in cosmetic eyelid surgery as well as dermal fillers and Botox, helping patients look and feel their best with products such as BOTOX®, Restylane®, and JUVÉDERM™. He has been a member of Northwest Eye’s respected team of doctors since 2005.
Dr. Schmitt completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance at the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Schmitt completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in Oculoplastic, Reconstructive, and Orbital Surgery at the Drexel University of Pennsylvania – Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Outside of Northwest Eye, Dr. Schmitt enjoys music and walking his dogs, as well as diving, hiking, and skiing. For Dr. Schmitt, the highlights of his profession are his ability to provide a wide variety of oculoplastic and reconstructive procedures for patients with many different needs, as well as having the opportunity to help people of all ages, from infants to seniors. Dr. Schmitt is inspired by the great staff and doctors at Northwest Eye each and every day.
Dr. Schmitt sees patients at our Maple Grove and Wayzata Northwest Eye locations.
Patient and good at explaining concerns and procedures
Professional, polite, did a great job.
Personable, relatable, knowledgeable, and an excellent surgeon
He is so kind, as well as expert in what he does. He saw I was in pain laying on the gurney so he went to find a pillow and came back with 2 warm blankets to put under my neck.
As a new patient, Dr. Schmitt took the time to explain everything and answered all of my questions. I felt very comfortable with him in developing a good doctor/patient relationship!!
Thorough. Kind. Follow-through was very good.
Dr Schmitt is very professional,polite and understanding.He made me feel at ease before and during surgery.I highly recommend him.
Very patient friendly. He explained what going on and what to do to remedy the problem.
Very kind and knowledgeable.
Love Dr. Schmitt!!