Paul Schmitt, MD

Meet Paul Schmitt, MD

Dr. Paul Schmitt is a leading expert in neurological surgery and interventional neuroradiology at CHRISTUS, with a focus on vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He works closely with a team of experts to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients 18 and older in the Coastal Bend and beyond. He is renowned for his exceptional surgical skills in treating cerebral aneurysms, carotid stenosis, tumors, and ischemic strokes. He is also an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

As a recognized physician in neurological conditions and surgical procedures, Dr. Schmitt has authored and co-authored numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles on related topics. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as an adjunct assistant professor of neurosurgery at UTMB Health in Galveston, TX. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences, with a minor in Neuroscience, from Dartmouth College. He completed the Pre-Health Program at Rutgers University, obtained his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the University of Virginia School of Public Health.

Dr. Schmitt's areas of expertise include:

• Arteriovenous malformation
• Brain aneurysms
• Carotid stenosis
• Tumors
• Microsurgical bypass
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• And more