Bruce D Schirmer, MD

Dr. Bruce Schirmer is a surgeon who completed his medical training at Duke University School of Medicine. He pursued both his residency and fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, finishing his fellowship in 1982. With over five decades of experience in surgery, Dr. Schirmer holds board certifications from the American Board of Surgery, with certifications earned in 1986, 2009, and maintained through ongoing recertification. He is fluent in German, French, and English.

Dr. Schirmer practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients in Charlottesville, Virginia. His clinical expertise focuses on treating obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity and refeeding syndrome. He performs various procedures including sedation and pathology tests to support comprehensive patient care. Patients have given Dr. Schirmer an average rating of 4.2 stars.