Steven Schmitt, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.8845
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- 216.636.1873
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- 216.445.9446
Treatment & Services
- Infectious Disease Consultation
- Infectious Disease Treatment
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bone Infection
- General Infectious Diseases
- Joint Infection
- Prosthetic Joint Infections
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View All PlansAbout Steven Schmitt, MD
Steven K. Schmitt, MD, FIDSA, FACP is a Staff Physician in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Schmitt was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Haverford College in 1982 and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1988. He completed his specialty training in internal medicine and his subspecialty training in infectious diseases at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Schmitt subsequently joined the staff of the Department of Infectious Disease at Cleveland Clinic. He is the Head of the Section of Bone and Joint Infections and Vice Chair of the Medicine Institute for Professional Staff Affairs. He is physician lead for physician onboarding at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Schmitt is a Past President of the Infectious Diseases Society of Ohio. He was elected as a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America in 2007. He has served on the Board of State and Regional Infectious Diseases Societies and currently serves as Chair of the Clinical Affairs Committee and the Value of Infectious Diseases Specialists Task Force of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. He serves in an advisory capacity for the Ohio Department of Health on infection-related hospital quality measures, emerging infections, and bioterrorism preparedness.
Dr Schmitt’s clinical and research interests rest in bone and joint infections and healthcare value. In addition, he is frequently invited to lecture on infections of bones and joints and community-acquired pneumonia.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1991
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Infectious Disease
Cleveland,
OH
1994
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
1991
Medical Education - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati,
OH USA
1988
Undergraduate - Haverford College
Biology
Haverford,
PA
1982
Additional Training
- Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Training Course in Hospital Epidemiology.
- AMA Basic Disaster Life Support Course
- Comet Human Research Training Course
- Leading in Health Care Course
Professional Highlights
- President, Infectious Diseases Society of Ohio, 2002-2004
- Board of State and Regional Societies, Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2004-2007
- Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2006
- Fellow, American College of Physicians, 2010
- Chair, Clinical Affairs Committee, Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2011-present.
- Vice president, Musculoskeletal Infection Society, 2013-present.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
prosthetic joint infectionsseptic arthritisosteomyelitis
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation Quest for Quality Award, 2003
- Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2006
- Fellow, American College of Physicians, 2010
Best Doctors in
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Infectious Diseases Society of Ohio
- Academy of Medicine of Cleveland/Northeast Ohio Medical Association
Research & Publications
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As of 10/5/2023, Dr. Schmitt has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Schmitt serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
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41 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
4 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024
Dr Schmitt and the CC staff are phenomenal!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Schmitt was very cordial and asked several questions about my general health and discussed all relevant issues pertaining to my upcoming surgery. Very good visit
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
All of the people with whom I come into contact when I visit the Cleveland Clinic are very courteous and helpful. Dr. Schmitt is a wonderful physician. He is an attentive listener and a good communicator in general. I am confident that I am receiving the very best medical care from him.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
During the visit it was determined I needed follow up blood work. After the results were received, Dr. Schmitt personally called me to discuss the results and next steps. It's so refreshing to receive a call from your physician.