Dr. James A. Schmotzer, MD | Petoskey, MI | Oncology

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Dr. James Schmotzer is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist who has dedicated over four decades to treating cancer and blood disorders. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital Health System. With 42 years of experience in oncology and hematology, Dr. Schmotzer brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English for patients throughout Michigan.

Dr. Schmotzer practices at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey and University of Michigan Health West in Wyoming, Michigan. He specializes in treating conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, various types of anemia, and breast cancer. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differentials, and comprehensive metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients have given Dr. Schmotzer an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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4.5

26 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
University Hospital Health System
8 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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I absolutely love Dr. Schmotzer. He is the most caring, compassionate Dr. I’ve ever been to. He listen and reacts to every word . My concerns become his . It’s so hard to find a Dr. like him . He left Aultman and if I could find him I’d travel miles to keep him as my Dr..

April 25th, 2019

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the best ever!

January 15th, 2019

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Most compassionate Dr i have ever had. Very kind and professional. Cannot say enough about his care. Does his homework on anything new he thinks would be beneficial to your cancer treatments.

November 14th, 2017

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I have been a patient of Dr.Schmotzer for more than 10 years. He has been a wonderful doctor & I wouldn't be here if it weren't for his insightful care.

February 13th, 2016

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The best oncologist you will ever see. Very dedicated and supportive of his patients and their families. He is always willing to fit me in whenever needed and takes care of whatever I need. That probably explains the long wait time, but he is well-worth it and I would rather wait extra time to receive the attention and care he provides! Just bring a book!

June 5th, 2012

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Has a very good sense in remembering information with each individual situation and monitors each patient closely. He is very busy and books too many clients back to back.. and understandably....as he is in high demand because he IS a good doctor... which is rare to find these days.! However, it does pose a problem when you sit in the waiting room for 2 hours and THEN in his office for another 1/2 hour or so. It wears on your nerves to be there in the first place, let alone to wait this long is torcher!!! I don't see any type of solution for this as he can not be in two places at the same time nor can he be two people.... so I guess that is the price that we pay to go to highly skilled doctors.

February 21st, 2012

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Wonderful

June 8th, 2011

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Dr Schmotzer and his staff are truly amazing......I cannot express how key he was in my recovery from cancer.

June 30th, 2010

Mclaren Northern Michigan

416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770

Tel: (231) 487-4000

Dr. James Andrew Schmotzer

416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770

University Of Michigan Health West

5900 Byron Center Ave SwWyoming, MI 49519

Tel: (616) 252-7200


Dr. James Andrew Schmotzer, MD	Dr. Rebecca May-Woltman Woltman	Dr. Ashley Grace Matusz-Fisher	Dr. Kenneth Susumu Yamamoto, MD
Oncology	Nurse Practitioner	Oncology	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.5 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (17 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience		10 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Petoskey , MI	Petoskey , MI	Petoskey , MI	Petoskey , MI
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine		Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Hematology
Hepatitis C
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelofibrosis
Myeloma
Myeloproliferative Disorders

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital Health System

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Dr. Steven Carl Weindorf, MD
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(3)
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