Overview
Bruce Schirmer is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schirmer is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Schirmer is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer by calling their office at 434-243-6868. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Obesity, and Malnutrition. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce D. Schirmer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-6868 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastric BypassDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- HerniaDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- MalnutritionDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ObesityDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.