Summary

Dr. Frank Schmidt is a thoracic surgeon with 35 years of experience in cardiovascular and chest surgery. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. His extensive career has focused on complex surgical procedures involving the heart, lungs, and chest cavity. Dr. Schmidt is fluent in English.

Dr. Schmidt practices at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas, and Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. He treats patients with serious conditions including respiratory failure and coronary artery disease, with particular expertise in addressing heart disease in women. His surgical practice includes diagnostic procedures such as complete blood count analysis and creatinine testing to evaluate kidney function before major operations.

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Quick Facts

  • 35 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Frank Ernest Schmidt has 2 locations

Tampa General Hospital Brooksville

17240 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34601

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Dr. Frank Ernest Schmidt, MDDr. Kimberly K. BruyereDr. Steven Vincent Curiale, MDDr. Russell Hunter Wood, MD
Thoracic SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
2.6 
35 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Polish, French, English, Italian Speaks Spanish, English
Springdale , ARRogers , ARSpringdale , ARFayetteville , AR
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Frank Ernest Schmidt

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - HMO-POS
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - POS
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - EPO
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - HMO
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - PPO
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Sunshine Health
  • Tricare
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Frank Ernest Schmidt has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Frank Ernest Schmidt has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Arkansas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1991

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Dr. Frank Schmidt's office is located at 609 W Maple Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764.
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