Siegfried O.F. Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D.

CHFM Faculty

Siegfried O.F. Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D. Siegfried O.F. Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Family Medicine at Hampton Oaks
200 SW 62nd Blvd Suite D
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 265-9475 Fax: (352) 265-9476
e-mail:siggy@shands.ufl.edu

Professional Biography

Dr. Schmidt is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has received numerous honors including induction into The Best Doctors in America: Southeast Region. He has most recently been selected as one of “America’s Top Family Doctors” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America and published in the Guide to America’s Top Family Doctors 2002-2003 edition.  He is a reviewer, editor, consultant, and member of the contributing medical staff for Home Study Education (HSE) of Miami, Florida, and a member of the Continued Medical Education Committee for Home Study Education. Dr. Schmidt has authored multiple books, instructional videos, book chapters, and journal articles. He has participated in numerous grants and has delivered over seventy national, regional, and statewide presentations.

Education/Training

Program/Degree Institution Field/Specialty
BS Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University
Aachen, Germany		 Mechanical Engineering
MD University of Cologne
North-Rhein Westphalia, Germany		 Medicine
PhD University of Cologne
North-Rhein Westphalia, Germany
Internship University Hospital of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
Internship University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Residency University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida		 Family Medicine

Academic Interests

  • Lecturer, Family Medicine and Ambulatory Care Clerkship
  • Preceptor, Family Medicine at Fourth Avenue
  • Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Generalist Clerkship

Clinical Interests

  • Chronic Health Conditions
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Thyroid Problems and Osteoporosis
  • Chronic Pain Conditions
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Migraine/Headache Disorders
  • Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Hematuria
  • Hematology
  • Clinical Qualtiy Care
  • Medical Ethics
  • Medical-Legal Issues
  • Malpractice Prevention.

Recent Publications

  • Chang KL, Schmidt SOF, “Hematuria,” in Robert B. Taylor’s (ed.),
    10-Minute Diagnosis, 2nd edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
    2007, Chapter 10.2, pp 216-219.
  • Rodrigues AC, Verne GN, Schmidt S, Mauderli AP. “Hypersensitivity
    to Cutaneous Thermal Nociceptive Stimuli in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,”
    Pain, May 2005, Volume 115/1-2: 5-11.
  • Brett R. Stacey, Schmidt S., “Recent Advances in Diabetic
    Peripheral Neuropathy in Post herpetic Neuralgia,” Education Editor,
    (Abstract Review; Current Research and Expert Commentary. Review of
    selected abstracts from the 2nd Joint Scientific Meeting of the American
    Pain Society (APS) and the Canadian Pain Society (CPS) May 6-9,
    2004/Vancouver B.C., Canada) Home Study Educators, Inc., Miami, Florida,
    2003, 120 pages.
  • Fast TB, Schmidt S, Cameron C, Emergency Preparedness, 5th
    edition, medical consultant, (12 hour home study course) Home Study
    Educators, Inc. Miami, Florida, 2003, 120 pages.
  • Schmidt SOF, Chang KL, “Hematuria,” in Robert B. Taylor (ed.)
    10-Minute Diagnosis, 1rst edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
    2000, Chapter 10.2., pp 204-206.