MarcusPSchmitzMDFAANS
Neurosurgery • Wheat Ridge, COBrain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
Physician
Overview of Dr. Schmitz
Dr. Marcus Schmitz is a neurosurgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Flowers Hospital, and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been in practice 32 years. Dr. Schmitz accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 9 doctors at CaroMont Regional Medical Center and one of 4 doctors at Flowers Hospital who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 10 publications and over 50 citings.
Office
12905 West 40th Avenue
Suite 415
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033Fax+1 303-403-6240
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of MedicineChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1990 - 1991- University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1986 - 1991
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green)Internship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1985
University of KentuckyMaster, 1980 - 1981- University of KentuckyBachelor of Science, Biology, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2026
FL State Medical License 1992 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
HI State Medical License 2024 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2022 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2020 - 2025- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Ben Eiseman Surgical Scholar 1988
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 35 citationsDifluoromethylornithine decreases postischemic brain edema and blood-brain barrier breakdown.Marcus Schmitz, David J. Y. Combs, Robert J. Dempsey
Neurosurgery. 1993-11-01 - 37 citationsLipidized medulloblastoma in adults.Daron G. Davis, Dianne Wilson, Marcus Schmitz, William R. Markesbery
Human Pathology. 1993-09-01 - 9 citationsRelative effects of static muscle contraction on digital artery and nailfold capillary blood flow velocitiesDaniel Richardson, Marcus Schmitz, Nancy Borchers
Microvascular Research. 1986-03-01
Lectures
- The Management of Closed Head InjuriesMedical Center Clinic, Pensacola, Florida
- Seventh Annual Health Excellent Symposium: Injury Prevention2004
- Annual Surviving Trauma Conference: Trauma Lectures2001
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Committees
- Neurosurgeon, Trauma Services 2022 - Present
- Neurosurgeon, Trauma Services CaroMont Hospital 2017 - 2020
- Neurosurgeon, Flower Hospital Cancer Committee 2015 - 2017
- Chairman, Medical Center Clinic Finance 2004 - 2012
- Medical Director, Think First of Northwest Florida 1993 - 2008
- Vice President, Medical Center Clinic Board of Directors 1992 - 2012
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
Industry Relationships
- Consulting Physician, Vertilift2012 - 2014
- Consulting Physician, Spinewave2008 - 2014
- Consulting Physician, Nutech Spine2004 - 2014
- Consulting physician, Paradigm Spine2004 - 2014
- Consulting Physician, Lifespine2004 - 2008
- Consulting Physician, Blackstone2002 - 2004
- Consulting Physician, Sulzer MedicaInstructor - Silhouette Pedicle Screw Fixation2000 - 2004
- Instructor, MedtronicInstructor- St. Francis Medical X-stop
- Instructor, KyphonInstructor - Kyphoplasty
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Alabama PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
BCBS Florida BlueSelect
BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
First ChoiceFirst Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net Oregon PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
ODS Network
Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
Providence Health System Personal Option
Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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