Overview
Bruce Schirmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Schirmer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Schirmer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1300 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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 434-924-2121. 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 68 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 434-924-2121 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.
- 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.
- GallstonesDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- 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.
- ColostomyDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- EsophagitisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastroparesisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- IleostomyDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- MalabsorptionDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- NecrosisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stomach CancerDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- TenesmusDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.