Dr. Payton C. Schmidt

Payton Schmidt, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. She then went on to attend medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, before returning to Ann Arbor. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and then joined as a faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.As a physician, Dr. Schmidt strives to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to her patients. Her goal when meeting with her patients is to understand how their pelvic floor disorders are impacting their life and partner with them to come up with a treatment plan that optimizes their emotional and physical needs.As an academician, Dr. Schmidt is also actively involved in teaching and research. She has won multiple institutional and national awards for her scholarly work in surgical simulation innovation and surgical outcomes. She had been awarded grant funding for innovation in vaginal surgery simulation and teaching. She also continues to work with the Pelvic Floor Research Group at the University of Michigan to research biomechanics of the pelvic floor.

Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Schmidt is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.