3.1
17 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
About Dr. Wierman
Meredith K. Wierman, D.O., grew up in a family of medical providers. Her mother and grandmother were nurses and her father a physician. When she was a child, her family moved to Rwanda where her parents ran a small hospital and they lived on the hospital grounds. Later, her father had a pretty large private practice in a small town. “I think I knew at an early age that I wanted a career in medicine after watching my father take care of so many people in my small town,” she says.
Her father’s practice was just part of their life. “We grew up with patients calling our house and dropping by the house to get “looked at” or to get advice,” she says. “I would go with my father after church on Sunday to do “house calls” and check on certain patients; I still remember those days very well.”
Her interest in microbiology led her to become an internist who specializes in infectious diseases. She did her internal medicine training in Detroit where she recalls they saw a lot of …patients with very complex and interesting infections and infectious diseases. “I have always been interested in microbiology,” she says. “It has always been fascinating to me that with all of our advances in medicine and science, that we still have these microscopic organisms that are a major threat in the human body.”
With advanced technology, X-rays and laboratory work readily available, Dr. Wierman says she still thinks listening to a patient or their family is the most important thing in medicine. “I want my patients to know that my first goal is to listen to them and really try to hear what they are telling me,” she says. “Listening is so much more important than the provider talking.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents; they are very hard workers and have always taught me to stand up for what is right.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Probably mucking out horse stalls.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Food: BBQ shrimp from Mr. B’s in New Orleans Movie: Secretariat
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subject: biology Worst: accounting; still bad at it.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My best friend who passed away 12 years ago.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I have always ridden horses. I grew up on a farm, competing and riding horses most of my life. I have a horse now and my daughters also ride. I like to travel.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I love New Orleans and my family visits several times a year.
Read More Read less Meredith K. Wierman, D.O., grew up in a family of medical providers. Her mother and grandmother were nurses and her father a physician. When she was a child, her family moved to Rwanda where her parents ran a small hospital and they lived on the hospital grounds. Later, her father had a pretty large private practice in a small town. “I think I knew at an early age that I wanted a career in medicine after watching my father take care of so many people in my small town,” she says.
Her father’s practice was just part of their life. “We grew up with patients calling our house and dropping by the house to get “looked at” or to get advice,” she says. “I would go with my father after church on Sunday to do “house calls” and check on certain patients; I still remember those days very well.”
Her interest in microbiology led her to become an internist who specializes in infectious diseases. She did her internal medicine training in Detroit where she recalls they saw a lot of …patients with very complex and interesting infections and infectious diseases. “I have always been interested in microbiology,” she says. “It has always been fascinating to me that with all of our advances in medicine and science, that we still have these microscopic organisms that are a major threat in the human body.”
With advanced technology, X-rays and laboratory work readily available, Dr. Wierman says she still thinks listening to a patient or their family is the most important thing in medicine. “I want my patients to know that my first goal is to listen to them and really try to hear what they are telling me,” she says. “Listening is so much more important than the provider talking.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents; they are very hard workers and have always taught me to stand up for what is right.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Probably mucking out horse stalls.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Food: BBQ shrimp from Mr. B’s in New Orleans Movie: Secretariat
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subject: biology Worst: accounting; still bad at it.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My best friend who passed away 12 years ago.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I have always ridden horses. I grew up on a farm, competing and riding horses most of my life. I have a horse now and my daughters also ride. I like to travel.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I love New Orleans and my family visits several times a year.
Quick Facts
- 24 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Henry Ford Hospital
- 7 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Location
Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery
500 Arcade Ave Ste 210Elkhart, IN 46514 Tel: (574) 647-8177
Mon8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Meredith K Wierman Schmidt
Medical Specialties
Meredith K Wierman Schmidt has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Meredith K Wierman Schmidt has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Meredith K Wierman Schmidt holds an expired medical license in the state of Indiana.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in 2008.
Residency
Completed their residency at Henry Ford Hospital in 2006.
Internship
Completed their internship at Providence Hospital in 2003 and St John Providence Hospital in 2003.
Medical School
Graduated from Michigan State Univ College of Osteopathic Med in 2002 and Michigan State University - Com in 2002.
NPI Number
Meredith K Wierman Schmidt's NPI number is 1477762680.
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- Meredith Wierman Schmidt's office is located at 500 Arcade Ave Ste 210, Elkhart, IN, 46514.
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- Meredith Wierman Schmidt is affiliated with ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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