Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Joseph B. Schnittker

Neurosurgery
Elkhart General Hospital
600 East Blvd, 
Elkhart, IN 
Accepting New Patients
44 Years of Experience
Expertise in
5
conditions
Elkhart General Hospital
600 East Blvd, 
Elkhart, IN 

Overview

Joseph Schnittker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Schnittker is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Schnittker is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in IN

Hospital Affiliations

Goshen Hospital
Elkhart General Hospital
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

Languages Spoken

English
French
German
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Elkhart General Hospital
600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Vigilant ObservatIon of GlIadeL WAfer ImplaNT (VIGILANT) Registry: A Multicenter, Observational Registry to Collect Information on the Safety and Effectiveness of Gliadel® Wafer (Carmustine Implant) Used in Usual Medical Practice
Vigilant ObservatIon of GlIadeL WAfer ImplaNT (VIGILANT) Registry: A Multicenter, Observational Registry to Collect Information on the Safety and Effectiveness of Gliadel® Wafer (Carmustine Implant) Used in Usual Medical Practice
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 10, 2025
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Is Dr. Joseph B. Schnittker a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph B. Schnittker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Joseph B. Schnittker specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph B. Schnittker is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Joseph B. Schnittker accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph B. Schnittker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 574-294-8404 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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