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Timothy H. Schmidt, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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  • Dr. Schmidt’s extensive knowledge of medical and surgical dermatology is the foundation of the high-quality care he provides to patients of all ages. He is well known for the passion and compassion he brings to each of his patient’s care. His clinical philosophy is that treatment should be as safe and simple as possible. The goal is always to overcome skin disease to allow the patient to move on with life.

    Originally from the state of Washington, Dr. Schmidt now lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, two boys, and cat. Alongside his passion for dermatology, Dr. Schmidt enjoys everything great-outdoors - including hiking, skiing, and camping. He is always looking for good music, book, and podcast recommendations.

    Dr. Schmidt completed his undergraduate education at Harvard University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Chemical and Physical Biology. He then moved to San Francisco to complete his MD and PhD at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), from which he graduated with highest honors. He continued at UCSF to complete his dermatology residency and postdoctoral research. He is a board-certified dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

    During his PhD and postdoctoral research, Dr. Schmidt studied fundamental mechanisms of the immune system. He has contributed to numerous, peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals of basic and clinical science. Dr. Schmidt’s immunologic expertise informs and augments his approach to dermatology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.8/5

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    November 22, 2022

    Dr Schmidt is an excellent physician with an awesome bed-side manner. He's very knowledgeable, thorough, and personable.

    November 20, 2022

    He is awesome.

    November 13, 2022

    We'll done. Made me feel cared for

  • Dr. Schmidt’s extensive knowledge of medical and surgical dermatology is the foundation of the high-quality care he provides to patients of all ages. He is well known for the passion and compassion he brings to each of his patient’s care. His clinical philosophy is that treatment should be as safe and simple as possible. The goal is always to overcome skin disease to allow the patient to move on with life.

    Originally from the state of Washington, Dr. Schmidt now lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, two boys, and cat. Alongside his passion for dermatology, Dr. Schmidt enjoys everything great-outdoors - including hiking, skiing, and camping. He is always looking for good music, book, and podcast recommendations.

    Dr. Schmidt completed his undergraduate education at Harvard University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Chemical and Physical Biology. He then moved to San Francisco to complete his MD and PhD at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), from which he graduated with highest honors. He continued at UCSF to complete his dermatology residency and postdoctoral research. He is a board-certified dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

    During his PhD and postdoctoral research, Dr. Schmidt studied fundamental mechanisms of the immune system. He has contributed to numerous, peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals of basic and clinical science. Dr. Schmidt’s immunologic expertise informs and augments his approach to dermatology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Dermatology Foundation, Dermatologist Investigator Research - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Fellow
    Dermatology, Research Track - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine Preliminary Program - California Pacific Medical Center Resident
    Medical Scientist Training Program - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine M.D., Ph.D.
    Undergraduate Chemical and Physical Biology - Harvard University A.B.