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Dr. Colleen Schmitt, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (39)
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38 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Colleen Schmitt, MD

Dr. Colleen Schmitt, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Schmitt, completed a residency at Beth Israel Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Schmitt an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Schmitt works at Lifestyle Medicine at Galen in Chattanooga, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Polyp along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schmitt's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Galen Digestive Health
    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 643-2500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy

Treatment frequency



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Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Nausea
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528023512
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Beth Israel Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Schmitt has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schmitt works at Lifestyle Medicine at Galen in Chattanooga, TN. View the full address on Dr. Schmitt’s profile.

    Dr. Schmitt has seen patients for Colorectal Polyp, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schmitt on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Schmitt. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schmitt.

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