Expertise in
33
conditions

Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt

Gastroenterology
Galen Medical Group P.C.
2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
Chattanooga, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
33
conditions
Galen Medical Group P.C.
2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
Chattanooga, TN 

Overview

Colleen Schmitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Dr. Schmitt is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Schmitt is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Galen Medical Group P.C.
2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Other Locations
Office
979 E 3rd St Ste 505, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schmitt has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
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13 Total Publications

Closing the completion colonoscopy gap: key takeaways from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's 2025 National Colorectal Cancer Screening Summit.
Closing the completion colonoscopy gap: key takeaways from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's 2025 National Colorectal Cancer Screening Summit.
Journal: Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Published: May 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt by calling their office at 423-643-2500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Colleen M. Schmitt specialize in?

While Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt accept my insurance?

Dr. Colleen M. Schmitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-643-2500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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