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Dr. Melanie Schmitt, MD

Dr. Melanie Schmitt, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Melanie Schmitt, MD is an ophthalmologist in Madison, WI. She is affiliated with University Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2880 University Ave Madison, WI 53705
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schmitt specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Schmitt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schmitt

2.9
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
44%
44%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
44%
44%

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Condescending
One of the most rude, condescending and self important physicians I have ever encountered (and I have encountered quite a few)
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Disappointed Parent – Jun 05, 2023
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Dr. Schmitt fixed an issue that I had been dealing with since birth. She’s very understanding, respectful, and professional. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Rashad S. – Sep 23, 2022
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Very rude and unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 24, 2022
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If I could give zero stars, I would. When I first saw Dr. Schmidt I was so excited. I felt like I finally had an explanation for what my symptoms were. And then she made me wait months to make corrections "to make sure I needed it" meanwhile I was crying everyday because I was in so much pain. She brushed off my ask for disability help for my university classes and made me feel like I was insane for asking about it. Dr. Schmidt's response to me not being able to see half the day was to tell me to deal with it. She never took me seriously, blamed my medical issues on purely stress and told me she didn't know enough about my issues to be able to help. She made me feel hopeless and I would never recommend her to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 22, 2021
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She treated my son's cataracts in both his eyes. She was amazing, my son is hyper and easily distracted but she and the awesome staff were able to get him to focus and get an accurate prescription. She answered all our questions on everything, even calmed his nerves for surgery. All my local eye drs are in awe when they see the work she has done on my son's eyes. She seems to put herself in each patients shoes so that she can do the best outcome for their needs. I recommend her every chance I get. She works with you to make sure all the needs are taken care of. She is focused, pro active, understanding, honest, and friendly. She is the one Dr my son doesn't mind seeing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jill – Mar 09, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melanie Schmitt, MD is an ophthalmologist in Madison, WI. She is affiliated with University Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

UW Health Remote Dispensing Services2880 University Ave Madison, WI 53705
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UW Medical Foundation7974 Uw Health Ct Middleton, WI 53562
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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