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Meic Schmidt, MD, Neurosurgery, Albuquerque, NM, University of New Mexico Hospitals

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Neurosurgery Albuquerque, NM

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Professor & Chair of UNM Neurosurgery

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  • Office

    University of New Mexico
    Department of Neurosurgery
    Albuquerque, NM 87131
    Phone+1 505-272-3401
    Fax+1 914-493-2424
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Summary

  • Professor Meic H. Schmidt, M.D., M.B.A. is a neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in spine surgery and neuro-oncology. His main clinical focus is on management of patients with tumors and injuries to the brain, spine and spinal cord. In addition, because of his expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical techniques he sees complex patients with degenerative spine disease including thoracic disc herniation and patients requiring microsurgery for spinal cord decompression in the neck and back. Dr. Schmidt's clinic sees patients using a team approach to maximize patient centered informed decision making and aims to continuously improve the quality of care provided.

Education & Training

  • David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah
    David Eccles School of Business, University of UtahMBA, Business, 2011 - 2013
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2000 - 2001
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1994 - 2000
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1994, MD, Honors in Research
  • University of Utah
    University of UtahB.A., Psychology, PSI CHI, 1986 - 1990
  • University of Utah
    University of UtahBA, Major: Pre-medicine & Psychology, Minor: Chemistry, 1990
  • Humpisschule Ravensburg
    Humpisschule RavensburgAbitur, 1982 - 1985
  • Bildungszentrum St. Konrad
    Bildungszentrum St. KonradMittlere Reife, 1977 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1995 - 2017
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2006
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Spine Neurosurgeon in New York 2019
  • Best Faculty Clinical Research Award New York Medical Colleger, 2017
  • Neurosurgery Teaching Award University of Utah, 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • BRCA2-positive spinal intramedullary ovarian metastatic disease: Case report  
    Ravindra VM, Mazur MD, Driscoll M, McEvoy S and Schmidt MH, The Spine Journal, 1/1/2016
  • Unusual brachial plexus lesions: hematoma masquerading as a peripheral nerve sheath tumor  
    Krisht KM, Karsy M, Shah LM, Schmidt MH and Dailey AT, Surg Neurol Int., 1/1/2016
  • Hypothalamic-optochiasmatic pilocytic astrocytoma associated with occipital and sacral spinal cavernomas: A mere coincidence or true association  
    Al-Shaar HA, Raheja A, Palmer CA, Schmidt MH and Couldwell WT, World Neurosurgery, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Impact of functional status of patient on satisfaction with surgery 12 months after elective spine surgery for lumbar degenerative disease
    Chotai S, McGirt M, Devin c, Bydon, M, Archer K, Foley K, Schmidt MH, Glassman S, and N2QOD Investigator Group, AANS meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/2/2016
  • Predictive model for return to work after elective surgery for lumbar degenerative disease: an analysis form the N2QOD registry
    Chotai S, McGirt M, Devin c, Bydon, M, Archer K, Foley K, Schmidt MH, Glassman S, and N2QOD Investigator Group, AANS meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/2/2016
  • Systematic review of the surgical treatment outcomes of prostate metastasis to the spine.
    Clarke MJ, Molina C, Fourney D, Fisher C, Gokaslan Z, Schmidt MH, Rhines L, Fehlings M, Laufer I, Patel S, Raja Rampersaud R, Reynolds J, Chou D, Bettegowda C, Mendel ..., Global Spine Congress, Global Spine J, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1/20/2015
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Lectures

  • The value of an MBA in the pathway to leadership 
    Chicago, IL - 1/30/2016
  • Overview of surgical approaches and techniques in open and endoscopic vertebral body replacement 
    Ulm, Germany - 1/21/2015
  • Complex Cases in trauma, tumor and infections in the thoracolumbar spine. 
    Ulm, Germany - 1/21/2015
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Other

  • Comparing clinical outcomes of repeat discectomy versus fusion for recurrent disc herniation utilizing N2QOD. 
    Guan J, Ravindra VM, Schmidt MH, Dailey AT, Hood RS and Bisson EF, Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine
    1/1/2016
  • The Medical Story. Chapter in The Hard Road: What if almost dying was the very thing that saved your life. By Michael S. Pruett with Vanessa Chandler 
    Schmidt MH, Red Arrow Media
    1/1/2015
  • iPOD Touch-Assisted Instrumentation of the Spine: Is it Accurate and Reliable 
    Jost G and Schmidt MH, Neurosurgery
    1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • U of New Mexico Neurosurgery Residency Program Is Back in Business
    U of New Mexico Neurosurgery Residency Program Is Back in BusinessApril 7th, 2022
  • Residents Complained Before Loss of Accreditation, UNM Says
    Residents Complained Before Loss of Accreditation, UNM SaysDecember 15th, 2019
  • 2 Hospitals Losing Neurosurgery Residency Programs
    2 Hospitals Losing Neurosurgery Residency ProgramsNovember 12th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, French

Hospital Affiliations