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Dr. Trevor Schmitz, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.4 (77)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
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14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Trevor Schmitz, MD

Dr. Trevor Schmitz, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Monroe County Hospital, Ottumwa Regional Health Center and Pella Regional Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Schmitz an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Schmitz works at Practice in Des Moines, IA with other offices in Johnston, IA, Pella, IA and Newton, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 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. Schmitz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Iowa Ortho
    450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  2. 2
    Iowa Orthopaedic Center P.C.
    5300 NW 86th St Ste 500, Johnston, IA 50131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  3. 3
    Iowa Ortho
    500 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-8400
  4. 4
    Mercyone Newton Medical Center
    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 792-1273

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center
  • Monroe County Hospital
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Pella Regional Health Center

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Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)

Treatment frequency



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Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Cervical Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc Surgery
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Trevor Schmitz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326364449
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Schmitz has seen patients for Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schmitz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    77 patients have reviewed Dr. Schmitz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schmitz.

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