Overview
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.
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Locations
Chelsea Professional Office Building, Floor 1 Ste 101, Chelsea, MI 48118
380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210, Floor 2, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schmidt 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.
Clinical Research
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U Of M Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Haefner is the Harold A. Furlong Professor in Women's Health and the Chief of the Division of Gynecology at the University of Michigan. She completed medical school, an obstetrics and gynecology residency, and a gynecologic pathology fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Haefner is the past president of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. She has been recognized for her teaching as well as her clinical care of patients. Dr. Haefner is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvodynia, Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Vulvar Cancer, and Vulvectomy. Dr. Haefner is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
Dee Fenner, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Bates Professor of Diseases of Women and Children at the University of Michigan. She holds a joint appointment as Professor of Urology. As a Missouri native, she attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan followed by a fellowship in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Urogynecology at the Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale.In 2001, Dr. Fenner returned to the University of Michigan where she continues her work in female pelvic floor dysfunction and medical education. She is nationally recognized as an expert in defecation disorders, surgical education, and reconstructive surgery.She is the past President of the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Urogynecologic Society. As Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Board for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Urology, she was instrumental in obtaining official recognition of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery from the American Board of Medical Subspecialties.Dr. Fenner has received numerous awards for her contributions as a physician surgeon, educator, and leader. Most notably, in 2011 she was awarded the “Continence Champion” by the National Association for Continence, and in 2014 she was given the Sarah Goddard Award by the University of Michigan for leadership in the advancement of women. In 2015 she was recognized with the Life Time Achievement Award by the American Urogynecologic Society and in 2017 she received the prestigious Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, Dr. Fenner was recognized for her leadership in the advancement of women in academic medicine with the 2019 Rudi Ansbacher Leadership Award for Support of Women in Healthcare. Dr. Fenner is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, Urinary Incontinence, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Fenner is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg.
Brighton Health Center
Dr. Kathryn Welch is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan.She is a Michigan native who earned her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University. Dr. Welch then pursued her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Her practice encompasses general gynecology, with a focus on vulvar dermatoses, lower genital tract disease, and menopause.Outside of work, Dr. Welch enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Welch is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Vulvar Cancer, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Welch is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Payton C. Schmidt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Payton C. Schmidt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Payton C. Schmidt by calling their office at 734-763-6295. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Payton C. Schmidt a top-rated expert for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Payton C. Schmidt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stress Urinary Incontinence, 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. Payton C. Schmidt specialize in?
While Dr. Payton C. Schmidt is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Uterine Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Does Dr. Payton C. Schmidt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Payton C. Schmidt has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stress Urinary Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Payton C. Schmidt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Payton C. Schmidt accept my insurance?
Dr. Payton C. Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-763-6295 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Schmidt isDistinguished. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Schmidt isDistinguished. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Uterine ProlapseDr. Schmidt isDistinguished. Learn about Uterine Prolapse.
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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Schmidt isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Female Genital SoresDr. Schmidt isAdvanced. Learn about Female Genital Sores.
- Lichen SclerosusDr. Schmidt isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Sclerosus.
- RectoceleDr. Schmidt isAdvanced. Learn about Rectocele.
- VitiligoDr. Schmidt isAdvanced. Learn about Vitiligo.
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- AdenomyosisDr. Schmidt isExperienced. Learn about Adenomyosis.
- AngiomyomaDr. Schmidt isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Bartholin Cyst or AbscessDr. Schmidt isExperienced. Learn about Bartholin Cyst or Abscess.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Schmidt isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Schmidt isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndometriosisDr. Schmidt isExperienced. Learn about Endometriosis.