He graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. He is especially interested in knee problems, shoulder problems, and hip problems. Dr. Schmidt honors Medicare insurance. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Schmidt include: Mpls.St.Paul Super Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors. Dr. Schmidt is affiliated with Hennepin Faculty Associates and Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).