Overview
Karl Schmitt is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Schmitt is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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
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Office
Ryan Kitagawa is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kitagawa is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Delirium, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karl Schmitt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karl Schmitt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karl Schmitt by calling their office at 713-486-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karl Schmitt a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karl Schmitt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Karl Schmitt specialize in?
While Dr. Karl Schmitt is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Delirium, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Karl Schmitt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karl Schmitt has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Karl Schmitt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karl Schmitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Karl Schmitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-8000 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
- ApoplexyDr. Schmitt isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- DeliriumDr. Schmitt isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- StrokeDr. Schmitt isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Schmitt isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- Brain HerniationDr. Schmitt isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Schmitt isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Schmitt isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Schmitt isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Schmitt isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Schmitt isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Experienced
- Brain AbscessDr. Schmitt isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Schmitt isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Schmitt isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Schmitt isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Schmitt isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Schmitt isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.