Dr. Maria Jolanta Szmidt, MD

Dr. Maria Szmidt is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Akademia Medyczna and completed her residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. With 44 years of clinical experience, Dr. Szmidt brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in Russian, Spanish, Polish, and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Szmidt practices at Carmel Valley Internal Medicine in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Her clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. She also focuses on comprehensive blood work evaluations and strength training programs as part of her patient care approach. Patients have given Dr. Szmidt an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her medical expertise …and compassionate care.