Eric S. Schmidt, MD
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Providence Medical Group Santa Rosa - Orthopedic Surgery
525 Doyle Park Drive, Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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About Eric S. Schmidt
Eric S Schmidt MD is a board- certified orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated the last 40 years specializing in treating complex shoulder conditions, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement surgery, and revision shoulder surgery. After graduating from Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa he went to UC Davis as an undergraduate and then attended Medical School at UC Davis. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at UC San Francisco. He then worked at Kaiser San Rafael and Kaiser Santa Rosa and became Chief of the Kaiser Northern California Shoulder Referral Program specializing in tertiary shoulder care and revision shoulder surgery. He left Kaiser and started his shoulder surgery private practice associated with Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in 2004. He established himself as the go to tertiary shoulder surgeon in Northern California and beyond. During his shoulder surgery career, he has operated on shoulders in Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino Counties and in 3 countries in Europe. Since 1989 he has been a consultant for the design and development of many arthroscopic and shoulder replacement instruments and implants. He has taught shoulder arthroscopic shoulder techniques in the US and 3 countries in Europe. Dr. Schmidt believes in establishing and maintaining a strong physician-patient relationship. He believes in empowering shoulder patients to fully understand the anatomy, physiology and etiology of their shoulder conditions and to understand all conservative treatment options before considering shoulder surgery. His goal is to continue to provide the highest level of shoulder care to patients in Northern California and beyond. Dr. Schmidt grew up In Santa Rosa and his family has been dedicated to SRMH (Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital) where his father Leon was an Anesthesiologist at SRMH starting in 1947. His brother Brian is a General Surgeon Specializing in trauma surgery and established SRMH as a Level 2 Trauma Center and he continues to run the trauma service as the Trauma Medical Director at SRMH. His sister Karen works as an anesthesiologist at SRMH.
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
525 Doyle Park Drive, Suite 101
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
When outside the office Dr Schmidt enjoys watching and attending sports events especially World Cup Soccer, The Olympics, the NFL and the NBA etc. He enjoys playing racket sports with family and friends. He is a music lover and loves attending live events including Rock n Roll, symphonic music and Opera. He is an avid audiophile and loves playing with vintage audio equipment.
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This doctor is very knowledgeable and kind. He has a wonderful personality and I highly recommend him as a doctor.
Providence Patient
My first time meeting with the Doctor. Very caring, Listened to my questions and concerns, Explained to me what my problem is.
Providence Patient
Dr. Schmidt is awesome! He listens, he knows and he explains what is needed and what to expect with treatment and the healing process! He made me feel confident that I was getting the best possible healthcare ever. His demeanor is pleasant and his many years of experience is reassuring.I saw him before in 2018 for a medical issue and he took care of the problem and no doubt in 2026 he Is doing the same!!! I'm so glad he is still practicing!
Providence Patient
He is a wonderful doctor! Very kind and takes time to explain everything one needs to know. I am so happy to have him.
Providence Patient
I have shoulder problems, and Dr Eric Schmidt is the best!! So glad he is with Providence
Providence Patient
I have no complaints at all. Every time I had concerns my questions were addresses. I wanted to try to avoid surgery at all cost and he understood me and ordered physical therapy. I am doing much better and if I should get into trouble again I will return to Dr Eric Schmidt, he was so kind and explained my X-ray results where I went to another doctor and he didn't spend 5 minutes with me and wanted to do surgery.
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