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Dr. Miguel Schmitz, MD

Dr. Miguel Schmitz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Miguel Schmitz, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Spokane, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and MultiCare Deaconess Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

212 E Central Ave Ste 365 Spokane, WA 99208
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schmitz is affiliated with Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital Newport, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schmitz specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Schmitz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schmitz

3.7

37 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Yvonne Sherman – Sep 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Courtnay Brost – Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cheryl H – Apr 28, 2020
Thank you very much for your positive feedback....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 10, 2019
We sympathize with any patients who experience...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
LD in Spokane, WA – Nov 22, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Yachtmaster07 – Sep 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kelly Gifford in Oroville washington – Dec 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maggie Williams in Spokane, wa – Oct 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tim Arrants in Colville Wa – Mar 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 12, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin McCabe in Spokane, WA – Mar 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Originally from Arizona, Dr. Schmitz sought to live in the Northwest early in his career as he completed his undergraduate studies in Biology and Chemistry at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, Summa Cum Laude. After earning a Doctorate from the...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Alpine Orthopaedic and Spine A Professional Corp.212 E Central Ave Ste 365 Spokane, WA 99208
1

Practice

Kootenai Health Inc.2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
2

Practice

Public Hospital District No 3 of Whitman County1200 W Fairview St Colfax, WA 99111
3

Practice

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital800 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204
4
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Whitman Hospital and Medical Center

    1200 W Fairview St
    Colfax, WA 99111

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

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

    930 SW Abbey St
    Newport, OR 97365
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

    800 W 5th Ave
    Spokane, WA 99204

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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