Thomas M. Schmelzer
Experienced in Pectus Excavatum

Dr. Thomas M. Schmelzer

Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 4115A, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Experienced in Pectus Excavatum
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 4115A, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

Thomas Schmelzer is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schmelzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Pectus Carinatum. Dr. Schmelzer is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Louisville
Residency
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Specialties
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Pediatric Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery
American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 4115A, Charlotte, NC 28203
Call: 704-446-3350

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

7 Total Publications

A Case of Dysgerminoma in a Pediatric Patient With a PIK3CD Mutation.
A Case of Dysgerminoma in a Pediatric Patient With a PIK3CD Mutation.
Journal: Urology
Published: July 01, 2024
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