Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions
UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center
6400 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Karl Schmitt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Schmitt is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MD

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Hospital System
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Friday Health

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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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center
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.


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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

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