SiegfriedO FSchmidtMDPh.D.

Family Medicine • Gainesville, FL

Geriatric Medicine, Headache Medicine, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology

Professor, Community Health & Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine

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Office
UF Health Family Medicine- Springhill
4197 NW 86th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone+1 352-265-9475

Fax+1 352-265-9476

Summary

I am a seasoned family medicine physician and practice the full breadth of family medicine except obstetrics.
I have been at the top of clinical quality and patient satisfaction and am looking for new innovative practice models.

Education & Training

University of FloridaResidency, Family Medicine, 1989 - 1992
University of ColognePhD, 1984 - 1987
Medizinische Fakultät Universität zu KölnClass of 1987
Rheinish-Westphalian Technical University (RWTH Aachen)Cand. Ing., Mechanical Engineering, 1978 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
AAAP American Academy of Addiction PsychiatryOffice-Based Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders
ABIPP American Board of Interventional Pain PhysiciansCompetency Certification in Controlled Substance Management

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

"Best Doctors in America" selected every years since 1998 Best Doctors, 2018
"Golden Gator Award" for excellence in resident education UF Family Medicine Residency Program, 2018
Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Top Decile UF Health Physicians, 2018
"Best in Medicine" American Health Council, 2017
"Honored Caregiver" UF Health System, 2017
Honorable Mention in article titled “Outstanding Campus Leaders,” by Joseph Weissman Campus News Publications, 2013
Honorable Mention in article titled “Who’s Who in Academia" Who’s Who in Academia, News Digest International, 2013
Professor University of Florida, 2013
Nominated to “Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals” 2012
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Nominated to “International WHO’S WHO of Professionals” 2011-2012
“Customer Service is the Key” Award Shands Healthcare, 2010
Faculty Educational Opportunity Award University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2010
“Exemplary Teacher" University of Florida, College of Medicine, Office of Educational Affairs, 2009
“Education Incentive Award" College of Medicine, Office of Educational Affairs, 2008
Faculty Distinguished Service Award Equal Access Clinic, College of Medicine, Office of the Dean, Student Affairs, University of Florida, 2007
“International Health Professional of the Year" The Research and Advisory Board at the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England, 2005
Selected for inclusion in the Academic Keys Who's Who in Medical Sciences Education (WWMSE) 2004
Selected for “Shands Star,” in recognition for a caring spirit, during National Quality Week Shands HealthCare, 2003
Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, Inc., 2002-2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
“America's Top Family Doctors”, Published in the Guide to America's Top Family Doctors Consumers' Research Council of America, 2002-2004, 2006-2008
Nominee for the University of Florida Family Physician of the Year Award 2001
Appreciation Scroll Florida Academy of Family Physicians, George Harris, M.D., FAFP President, 2001
Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians, 1998
Outstanding Young Man of America Outstanding Young Americans®, 1998
Certificate of Recognition Florida Medical Association, Inc., 1997
The Best Doctors in America: Southeast Region 1996, 1998, 2000
Appreciation Scroll University of Florida Faculty Group Practice, 1995
Appreciation Scroll Alachua County Medical Society, We Care Physician Referral Network, 1994
Appreciation Scroll 59th Ordinance Brigade, U. S. Army Europe, and 7th Army LTC, FA, Commanding, John D. Spengler, 1989
Appreciation Scroll Giessen U.S. Military Community, U.S. Brigadier General, William H. Roche, 1988
Appreciation Scroll U.S. Department of Defense, Dependents School of Germany, 1987
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

19 citations
Uncontrolled Pain and Risk for Depression and Behavioral Symptoms in Residents With Dementia.
Yu-Jung Jenny Wei, Cheng Chen, Roger B. Fillingim, Steven T. DeKosky, Siegfried Schmidt
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2021-06-03
33 citations
Relief of fibromyalgia symptoms following discontinuation of dietary excitotoxins
Jerry D Smith, Chris M. Terpening, John G. Gums
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2001-06-01
44 citations
Challenges and lessons learned from clinical pharmacogenetic implementation of multiple gene-drug pairs across ambulatory care settings.
Emily J. Cicali, Kristin Weitzel, Amanda R. Elsey, Frank A. Orlando, Michelle Vinson
Genetics in Medicine. 2019-03-30

Journal Articles

Extreme Thermal Sensitivity and Pain-Induced Sensitization in a Fibromyalgia Patient
6. F Wong, A Rodrigues, S Schmidt, C.J.Vierck Jr, and A.P. Mauderli, Pain Research and Treatmen1. Volume 2010 (2010), Article ID 912513, 6 pages; doi:10.1155/2010/91251t, 10/2010
Nociceptive stimulation affects sensitizing and inhibitory systems differently in a fibromyalgia patient and a matched healthy control
Wong F, Rodrigues AC, Schmidt S., Mauderli AP, Journal of Society for Neuroscience Abstract 11389, 2007., 2007
Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Intervention for Diabetes Management
Schmidt SOF, Burns C, Feller D, Chang K, Hernandez B, McCarthy J, Burg MA, Journal for Healthcare Quality, 5/2003
Relief of Fibromyalgia Symptoms Following Discontinuation Of Dietary Excitotoxins June 2001, Volume
Smith J, Terpening C, Schmidt SOF, Gums J, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 6/2001
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Books/Book Chapters

Essential Evidence Plus
Chapter: “Metatarsalgia"
Schmidt, S.Editors: S. Schmidt, M.H. Ebell, G. Ferenchick, M. Smith, H. Barry, D. Slawson, A. Shaughnessy, R. Forsch S. Li, M. Wilkes, R. Usatine.John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJEdition 2nd,2011
10-Minute Diagnosis
Chapter: “Hematuria"
Page 216 - 219Schmidt, SOF, Chang, KLEditors: Robert B. Taylor.Lippincott, Williams & WilkinsEdition 2nd,2007
Emergency Preparedness
Fast T.B., Schmidt S , Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 5th,2003
Chemical Dependency in Health Care
Schmidt, S., Cameron, C.Editors: Schmidt S.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 6th,2003
Diabetes Mellitus
Schmidt, S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 6th,2003
Emergency Preparedness
Fast T.B., Schmidt S , Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 5th,2003
"Recent Advances in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Post herpetic Neuralgia”
Brett R. Stacey, Schmidt, S.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2003
"Recent Advances in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Post herpetic Neuralgia”
Brett R. Stacey, Schmidt, S.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2003
Diabetes Mellitus
Schmidt, S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 6th,2003
Chemical Dependency in Health Care
Schmidt, S., Cameron, C.Editors: Schmidt S.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 6th,2003
Viral Hepatitis: Managing Occupational Exposure
Schmidt, S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2002
Beyond Anthrax Bioterrorism & the Health Professions
Cameron, C., Schmidt, S.Editors: Schmidt S.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2002
Beyond Anthrax Bioterrorism & the Health Professions
Cameron, C., Schmidt, S.Editors: Schmidt S.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2002
Viral Hepatitis: Managing Occupational Exposure
Schmidt, S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2002
Diabetes Mellitus
Schmidt S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 5th,2000
Diabetes Mellitus
Schmidt S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 5th,2000
HIV/AIDS Review
Schmidt S., Fast T.B.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2000
Emergency Preparedness
Fast T.B., Schmidt S, Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 3rd,2000
10-Minute Diagnosis
Chapter: Chapter 10.2: “Hematuria"
Page 204 - 206Schmidt, SOF, Chang, KLEditors: Robert B. Taylor.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins2000
Emergency Preparedness
Fast T.B., Schmidt S, Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 3rd,2000
HIV/AIDS Review
Schmidt S., Fast T.B.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FL2000
Diabetes Mellitus
Schmidt S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 4th,1999
HIV/AIDS and TB Issues
Schmidt S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 2nd,1999
Diabetes Mellitus
Schmidt S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 4th,1999
HIV/AIDS and TB Issues
Schmidt S., Cameron, C.Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, FLEdition 2nd,1999
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Abstracts/Posters

“Antihypertensive Medication Exposure and Adverse Glycemic Effects: An Evaluation of Fasting and Stimulated Glucose"
MJ Moore, Y Gong, S Schmidt, K Hall, T Langaee, JG Gums, RM Cooper-DeHoff, JA Johnson, Clin Pharmacol Ther.; American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 3/1/2012
“Nociceptive stimulation affects sensitizing and inhibitory systems differently in a fibromyalgia patient and a matched healthy control"
F. Wong, A. Rodrigues, S. Schmidt, A.P. Mauderli, “Neuroscience 2008,” annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 11/16/2008
“Nociceptive stimulation affects sensitizing and inhibitory systems differently in a fibromyalgia patient and a matched healthy control”.
Wong F, Rodrigues AC, Schmidt S., Mauderli AP, Journal of Society for Neuroscience, 1/1/2007
“Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Systemic Pain Sensitization"
Schmidt SO, Chang K, Rodrigues A.R, Verne GN, Mauderli AP, 17th World Conference of Family Doctors (WONCA) Meeting and American Academy of Family Physicians Scientific Assembly, Orlando, FL, 10/13/2004
“Central Pain Sensitization in Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
A.C. Rodrigues, A. P. Mauderli, S. Schmidt, G.N. Verne, National American Pain Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, 3/1/2003
"Communicating Childhood Weight Control Information to Pediatric Patients: Short-Term Educational Strategies"
C. Burns, K. Chang, B. Hernandez, S. Schmidt, J. McCarthy, M. Burg, University of Florida research Day, Gainesville, FL, 4/18/2002
"Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Intervention for Diabetes Management"
S. Schmidt, D. Feller, K. Chang, B. Hernandez, C. Burns, J. McCarthy, M.A. Burg, University of Florida Research Day, Gainesville, FL, 4/18/2002
“Evaluation Of A Quality Improvement Intervention For Diabetes Management"
S. Schmidt, D. Feller, K. Chang, B. Hernandez, C. Burns, J. McCarthy, M. A. Burg, University of Florida College of Medicine Research Day, 4/18/2002
“Communicating Childhood Weight Control Information To Pediatric Patients: Short-Term Educational Strategies"
C. Burns, K. Chang, B. Hernandez, S. Schmidt, J. McCarthy, M. A. Burg, University of Florida College of Medicine Research Day, 4/18/2002
Designing an electronic patient record with multiple real time decision support modules for managing diseases
Benn DK, Kostewicz SH, Dankel DD, Segal R Schmidt SO, Chardon Z, AMIA Symposium, 2000, 2000
“Intestinal Mucosal Metaplasia on a Gastric Pedicled Patch"
Schmidt SO; Presenter: M. Walter, M.D. (University of Cologne, Germany), Westphalia Surgeons Conference, Bochum, Germany, 10/8/1988
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Lectures

“Chronic Abdominal Pain"
University of Florida Conference Center, Gainesville, FL - 11/8/2013
“Medical Errors: Part 3," interactive risk management error prevention lecture
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gain - 7/24/2013
“Medical Errors: Part 2,” interactive risk management error prevention lecture
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gain - 7/17/2013
“Medical Errors: Part 1,” interactive risk management error prevention lecture
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gain - 7/10/2013
“Introduction to Alternative Medicine – A Scientific Perspective"
College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 5/24/2013
“Chronic Pain Management in Ambulatory Practice"
Napolitano’s Italian Restaurant, Gainesville, FL - 3/7/2013
“Evaluation and Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain in Primary Care"
Cobb Galleria Convention Centre, Atlanta, GA - 11/9/2012
“Management of Persistent Pain in the Elderly"
Hilton Orlando, Orlando, Florida - 4/18/2012
“Fibromyalgia: Myths and Realities in 2011"
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Part of Orlando Health, Orland - 9/23/2011
“Pain Management in the Elderly"
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Part of Orlando Health, Orland - 9/24/2010
"Introduction to Alternative Medicine – A Scientific Perspective"
College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 4/30/2010
“Chronic Pain Management: The ABC’s of Opioids and 2009 Clinical Guideline Update"
Napolitano’s Italian Restaurant, Gainesville, FL - 9/3/2009
“Chronic Pain Management Guidelines Update 2009,” interactive risk management lecture
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gain - 6/17/2009
“Chronic Pain Management: The ABC’s of Opioids"
Best Western Gateway Grand, Gainesville, FL - 4/25/2009
“Opioid Treatment Options for the Continuum of Care in Pain Management"
Mark’s Prime Steakhouse, Gainesville, FL - 3/11/2009
“Managing Chronic Pain"
Public Health and Health Professions building, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 11/4/2008
“Taking the Headache out of Migraine"
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL - 9/12/2008
“Opioid Treatment Options in Pain Management"
"Gainesville After-Hours”, Gainesville, FL - 8/21/2008
“The Rationale for Treating the Multiple Mechanisms of Migraine"
“Shands Primary Care”, Starke, FL - 7/30/2008
“Migraine and other Headaches: Diagnosis and treatment in 2008"
UF- Student Health Care Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 5/21/2008
“Medical Errors: Part 1,” interactive risk management/ error prevention lecture
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gain - 5/19/2008
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine Grand Rounds: “Adult Immunization in 2008"
Shands at AGH, Gainesville, FL - 4/24/2008
"Management of Chronic Pain in the Ambulatory Setting"
Best Western Gateway Grand, Gainesville, FL - 4/19/2008
“The ABCs of Pain Management, Part 4"
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gain - 4/16/2008
"Taking the Headache out of Migraine in 2008"
Napolitano’s Restaurant, Gainesville, FL - 3/8/2008
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Other

“Fibromyalgia and Special Diet" (Medical Interviews for national cable network broadcasts and on-going reruns, 2001-present)
Schmidt SO, Ivanhoe Productions
1/1/2014
“Gainesville Medical Practices Combine Eastern and Western Medicine." (Siegfried Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D., interviewed and quoted in the article)
Beatrice Dupuy, Published by Health and Science, WUFT News
http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/09/11
9/11/2013
"Alternative Medicine grabs Complementary Role." (Siegfried Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D., interviewed and quoted in the article)
Kristine Crane, Gainesville Sun
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130727/articles/130729657
7/27/2013
Recent Advances in diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Postherpetic Neuralgia (Abstract Review)
Schmidt S. (Education Editor), CME program sponsored by the University of Florida
7/1/2004
“Is there an Anti-Fibromyalgia Diet ahead?” (Interview excerpts with Siegfried Schmidt, M.D, Ph.D.)
Anne Scheck, ImmuneSupport.com
8/14/2002
“Common Misconceptions in Pain Management: Addiction, Physical Dependence, Tolerance and Pseudo-addiction"
Schmidt S., Eastside Sounding Board
3/1/2002
“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"
Schmidt SO (editor), Health In A Heartbeat Radio Series
Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 2/7/2002
Fibromyalgia. Interview excerpts about: Fibromyalgia and Excitotoxins. With Siegfried Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D.
Katie McCarthy, ABC 27.com
12/18/2001
“Fibromyalgia"
Schmidt SO, News segment interview for ABC 27 News, Health Digest
Harrison, PA - 12/18/2001
“Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases,” guest expert panelist
Schmidt SO, “A Question of Health,” WCJB TV 20; A service of Shands HealthCare and the University of Florida
Gainesville, FL - 8/17/2000
"Taking the Headache out of Migraines"
Schmidt S., Eastside Sounding Board, Eastside Education Series
2/1/2000
“Pain Management,” one-hour live TV Show discussion with expert panel
Schmidt SO, A Question of Health, WCJB TV 20; A service of Shands HealthCare and the University of Florida
Gainesville, FL - 7/23/1998
How to Recognize the Impaired Physician (2-hour video and self-study course)
Goldman B., Schmidt S., Cameron, C., Home Study Educators
Miami, FL - 1/1/1998
“Issues of Alternative Medicine, Focus Herbal Treatments,” television interview
Schmidt SO, WJCB TV 20 News; A service of Shands HealthCare and the University of Florida
8/21/1997
“Electroaccupuncture and Trigger Point Treatment,” discussion and demonstration
Schmidt SO, Learning Resource Center Video Production
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 4/19/1997
“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” one-hour live radio show discussion
Schmidt SO, WRUF 850 AM What’s on Your Mind?
Gainesville, FL - 3/25/1997
“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” interview
Schmidt SO, WCJF, TV20, Noon Medical Watch
Gainesville, FL - 3/25/1997
“Alternative Medicine Issues,” interview
Schmidt SO, Learning Resource Center Video Production
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - 2/19/1997
Emergency Cricothyrotomy (1-hour instructional video)
Fast T.B., Schmidt S., Cameron, C., Home Study Educators
Miami, FL - 2/1/1996
Domestic Violence, Courses on Tape
Cameron, C, Schmidt S, Home Study Educators
Miami, FL - 1/1/1996
Dissertation: “Mucosal Growth and Changes on a Seromuscular Stomach Patch after Implantation in the Small Intestine.” An animal model study using stomach parts as sma...
Schmidt S., College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Cologne, University Health Science Librari
Germany - 7/1/1987
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