Vanessa A. Schmidt, MD
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Providence Specialty Medical Group
12555 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 301, Los Angeles, CA 90066
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About Vanessa A. Schmidt
Dr. Vanessa Arguello Schmidt is a board-certified endocrinologist practicing in Playa Vista. She holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, as well as from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical interest includes diabetes, weight management, osteoporosis, and general endocrinology disorders. Dr. Schmidt has conducted clinical research focused on diabetes and bone health. Originally from Illinois, Dr. Schmidt earned her medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine, where she served as chief endocrine fellow. She previously spent nine years as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. Today, she serves the Playa Vista community as part of Doctors of Saint John’s, where she is passionate about helping patients achieve their optimal health goals. Dr. Schmidt believes in a collaborative approach to care, emphasizing patient education and disease prevention across all stages of life. Outside of her practice, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Univeristy of Illinois Oak Lawn IL Internal Medicine
2014
Baylor Diabetes Endo and Metabolism
2016
Northwestern University Feinberg
2011
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
When not caring for patients Vanessa enjoys tennis, pilates, yoga, cooking, and dancing.
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I appreciated the way DrSchmidt handled my case.
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I had a good experience and excellent service.
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Do far since I've begun seeing Dr. Shcmidt.I've been pleased
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Months to get an appointment, and the provider was late to the appointment by 30min, but outside of that a great experience overall
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Dr Schmidt is an excellent doctor.
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Excellent care. Very compassionate, caring and knowledgeable.
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