Dr. Schmidt earned his medical degree at University of Colorado School of Medicine, in Denver. He continued his medical training with a general surgery internship at Charleston Area Medical Center, WVU. He then completed his residency in neurosurgery at West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown. 

One of the three senior members of the group, Dr. Schmidt began his private practice at Neurological Associates, Inc. in 1986. Currently, Dr. Schmidt is Chief of Staff at Charleston Area Medical Center and has served on numerous committees and board positions . He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine.  Dr. Schmidt belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the West Virginia Medical Society, and the Kanawha County Medical Society.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
University of Wyoming, B.A., B.S.
Laramie, Wyoming

MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of Colorado School of Medicine, M.D.
Denver, Colorado

GENERAL SURGERY INTERNSHIP
General Surgery Internship:
Charleston Area Medical Center, WVU
Charleston, West Virginia

NEUROSURGERY RESIDENCY
Department of Neurosurgery
West Virginia University Medical Center
Morgantown, West Virginia

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Medical Association
West Virginia Medical Society
Kanawha County Medical Society
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Neurosurgical Society of the Virginias
West Virginia State Neurosurgical Society
Southern Neurosurgical Society
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Charleston Area Medical Center
Thomas Memorial Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Select Specialty Hospital