Dr. David John Schmeling, MD

Dr. David Schmeling is a surgeon specializing in pediatric care, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency training at Children's Hospital. With 42 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Schmeling focuses on surgical procedures for children and infants. He provides care in English for his patients and their families.

Dr. Schmeling practices at multiple locations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, including Avera Children's Hospital and Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. He also maintains affiliations with Phillips Eye Institute and Children's St Paul Pediatric Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating children with failure to thrive and feeding difficulties in infants. Dr. Schmeling performs specialized procedures such as laparoscopic surgery and gastrostomy tube placement for nutritional support. Patients have given him an average rating …of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.