About the Doctor
John J. Schmidt, MD
Dr. Schmidt is a board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has been elected to leadership positions in this professional organization. He is also board certified in Internal Medicine.
While limiting his practice to dermatology, his internal medicine background provides him with additional expertise when dealing with disorders affecting the skin and other body systems.
He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended public schools. He graduated from Drexel University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering with emphasis in environmental engineering. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. After graduation from medical school he completed a full three year residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University-Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island. He then served his country for 2 years as a commissioned medical officer, rank Lt. Commander, in the United States Public Health Service, stationed on the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations at Tuba City, Arizona. Following his tour of duty Dr. Schmidt then completed a three year Dermatology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia.
Dr. Schmidt is on active staff at Parkview Episcopal Medical Center. He served as Chief of Staff from 1991-1993.
In addition to private practice Dr. Schmidt is an international teaching dermatologist to the country of Ukraine. As Visiting Professor he contributes 6 weeks a year of his time to this humanitarian effort. His IRS-approved non-profit foundation, Veselka, provides medical equipment and educational grants to Ukrainian dermatologists for training in the U.S. He has been recognized by the President of Ukraine for his humanitarian efforts to this country over the past 19 years.
Outside of medicine Dr. Schmidt enjoys skiing, scuba diving, hunting, traveling, and motorcycling. He is a PADI-certified assistant scuba instructor. He is also an active licensed private pilot and an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.
Dr. Schmidt has resided and practiced in Pueblo since 1984. He is an honorably discharged medical officer veteran.
While limiting his practice to dermatology, his internal medicine background provides him with additional expertise when dealing with disorders affecting the skin and other body systems.
He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended public schools. He graduated from Drexel University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering with emphasis in environmental engineering. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. After graduation from medical school he completed a full three year residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University-Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island. He then served his country for 2 years as a commissioned medical officer, rank Lt. Commander, in the United States Public Health Service, stationed on the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations at Tuba City, Arizona. Following his tour of duty Dr. Schmidt then completed a three year Dermatology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia.
Dr. Schmidt is on active staff at Parkview Episcopal Medical Center. He served as Chief of Staff from 1991-1993.
In addition to private practice Dr. Schmidt is an international teaching dermatologist to the country of Ukraine. As Visiting Professor he contributes 6 weeks a year of his time to this humanitarian effort. His IRS-approved non-profit foundation, Veselka, provides medical equipment and educational grants to Ukrainian dermatologists for training in the U.S. He has been recognized by the President of Ukraine for his humanitarian efforts to this country over the past 19 years.
Outside of medicine Dr. Schmidt enjoys skiing, scuba diving, hunting, traveling, and motorcycling. He is a PADI-certified assistant scuba instructor. He is also an active licensed private pilot and an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.
Dr. Schmidt has resided and practiced in Pueblo since 1984. He is an honorably discharged medical officer veteran.
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