Dr. Gary J Schmidt

He’s a good doctor. Quick scheduling!! Not very sympathetic towards running injuries

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Thorough and to the point. Detail explanations and encouragement.

They were very helpful and showed me where my fractures were and gave me the correct boot for my thought and I highly would recommend them.!

Everyone in the office were very nice. Dr. Schmidt was great. He did not rush the appointment, he listened and gave suggestions. He also has a great sense of humor.

Dr Schmidt and his staff are very personable and compassionate caregivers. Since I am still in recovery from my foot surgery I can’t say how successful it was, but I have no complaints and I’m expecting to be fully recovered in a few months.

Dr Schmidt performed minimally invasive bunion surgery on my foot last month. He was very thorough in explaining the procedure beforehand, so I knew what to expect. At my post op visits, he took plenty of time to clarify what I was looking at in my xrays and he explained how he fixed my foot as well. I was pleased with him as surgeon and a he’s a kind person as well. The surgery he does is pretty amazing-its about 30 minutes under general anesthesia, and I had 3 small incisions, maybe 1/2 inch each. I had never heard of this type of bunion surgery until I met with him, but its less invasive than the one you might have seen advertised on TV. Followed his post op instructions to a T (lots of downtime with my foot elevated) and had zero complications. I was off crutches and started weightbearing after 2 weeks. At 4 weeks I am still healing (ie some pain and swelling), but i can do light exercise (as tolerated), and am wearing my regular tennis shoes. I highly recommend Dr Schmidt if you have bunion issues!

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Dr. Schmidt performed an Achilles tendon repair surgery on me in St. Louis in June 2019. The tendon healed, but I was left with swelling, redness, and eventually a fistula and secretions. Dr. Schmidt at first diagnosed an infection and performed a follow-up irrigation and debridement (I&D) surgery, but when that didn't resolve the issue, he changed the diagnosis to a suture reaction. More fistulas opened, however, and I eventually was correctly diagnosed with a deep infection near the tendon that I probably contracted during the original surgery. Dr. Schmidt's I&D had been insufficient. His later misdiagnosis of a suture reaction led to a delay in treatment, and put me at risk of sepsis. I needed two additional surgeries during a one-week hospital stay to stabilize the situation.

Dr Schmidt is great! Had surgery done on my torn achilles tendon. I highly recommend him!

Knows his stuff, and him and his staff are super friendly! Definitely would recommend.

I needed to have my hammer toe and bunion removed on both feet and Dr Schmidt and his staff at OrthoOne Swedish were outstanding!

Dr. Schmitt has been my doctor for years. He is a wonderful orthopedic surgeon with a great bedside manner. We will miss him here in St. Louis. Guess I’ll be traveling if I ever have any issues.

I WOULD NEVER SEE DR SCHMIDT-My story is longer than I typed. Foot surgery to repair a tendon-First Post visit I asked him about a opening in the stitched area- DrS on EVERY visit said "don't worry it will heal up in 2 weeks- Opening larger and looked infected- Finally I said "I am worried"- Dr- go see a wound specialist-Next visit DrS asked how I was doing? I said upset it is infected DrS "Who told you that" I said your wound Dr DrS-"Anyone can grow bacteria in a petri dish" YOU DO NOT HAVE A INFECTION I said HOW CAN YOU discount the specialist? His response 20 plus years of looking at wounds-I Woke up one morning, fell thinking I tore my tendon again (EXTREME PAIN-Went to Dr- he said no tear and I don't think it is infected but I will write a script-2 days later I am in the ER with Sepsis- NEW Dr "losing your foot is possible"10 days, 2 surgeries later I leave the hospital- months with a pic line injecting antibiotics-Today 1/2 my foot is numb my ortho said I need adtl surgeries-WOW

I am a patient of this orthopedic group for other issues so, I thought I would stay in the practice. I live a couple hours away. The doctor I went to in my town made my issue sound much worse than it was. I was told surgery could be possible. I was petrified! Dr. Schmidt put my mind at ease after studying my MRI results and assured me that I would be fine with a boot and brace for a month or so. He was very thorough with his exam on both of my issues and even took more X-rays to confirm his findings. He explained his findings and I was extremely relieved and confident in the care I received from him. I would definitely return to this doctor.

Dr.Schmidt Treated me for a fractured fibula. He was very attentive, never rushed me and explained my condition very well. During both follow up appointments he said patiently and answered all my questions. The staff at orthopedic Associates was efficient and I never had to spend a lot of time waiting for anyone.

ITen years ago, I had a horrible bunion that was way past the time of getting help. Dr Schmidt removed my buinion, added a plate and 3 screws to stabilize my bones. I have been pain free ever since. Actually, as soon as the pain block wore off, I could feel my last two toes that I had no idea that had been affected to badly. I have sent numerous friends and co-workers to him. They have all been pleased with his work.

I would not recommend Dr. Schmidt to anyone. I had an ankle replacement done several years ago by him. I've been in worse pain since having it done. I didn't even know that was possible. I have since been to doctors who say the replacement was done very poorly. I developed other issues from the replacement as well. The staff is friendly and I had no issues with them.

I would NEVER recommend this Doctor to do Surgery on your foot. He totally ruined my foot. I had my surgery about 8years ago and have never been able to walk the same. I had another Surgeon,2 yrs ago, take X-rays of my foot, to see what this doctor did to me. He was blown away by what he did. He told me that there was NO way of repairing the damage he did. So,I felt other people should know, and be aware that your putting your feet in his hands. You might not ever be able to walk right again.

I had foot surgery by Dr. Schmidt in 2014. There were a number of problems afterward, including an infected toe that had to be redone; a bunion that is worse now than it was then; and a hammer toe that is too long, sticking out, and crisscrossing another toe. Walking is difficult; the surgery will have to be redone; and another orthopedic surgeon who looked at the x-rays and the foot was candidly appalled by what he saw. Despite Dr. Schmidt's excuses, this was a botched surgery.

Dr. Schmidt performed a total ankle replacement on me one year ago. It has truly changed my life. After 15 years of limping in pain, with little results from another doctor, I found Dr. Schmidt. I can now say that my new ankle is the best part of my entire body. I review optional replacements and Dr. Schmidt's impressed me the most. Dr. Schmidt and his staff were professional, courteous, and extended the confidence I needed to go thru with the surgery. Thank you Dr. Schmidt and staff.

I had bunion surgery a couple of years ago and since the surgery I'm unable to go back to my regular size shoe the second toe was extended out more after surgery and it's hard to wear any type of shoe with it not rubbing against and creating a sore. His resolution was to buy bigger shoes, so now I almost have to buy two sizes. I consulted with another doctor and indicated to me that I will need another surgery within the next 5 years and that my toes are now all slanting to the right.

A referral from a former patient put us in Dr. Schmidt's hands. My husband has suffered for years and Dr. Schmidt was able to give us the satisfaction we have long looked for. Only wish we had found him sooner.