John Schmidt, MD

Dr. Schmidt aims to improve his patients' quality of life as quickly as possible and with minimal risk.  He prides himself on helping patients return to an active lifestyle without surgery or narcotic pain medications whenever possible.  His patients appreciate his ability to communicate clearly, to address their complex pain issues, and to minimize discomfort during procedures.  He has given lectures to other physicians locally and nationally on various spine topics.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Schmidt enjoys spending time with his wife and son and enjoys the great outdoors - whether skiing, SCUBA diving, taking photographs, or playing golf.

Hometown:  Knoxville, TN

College:  University of Pittsburgh

Medical School:  University of Tennessee

Residency:  Atrium Health (Charlotte, NC)

Fellowship:  Medical University of South Carolina

Board Certifications:  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine

Patients Reviews

  • "I hope you have the luck to be treated by MD John Schmidt. I’ve seen other doctors before and I think I was going on the way of being disabled. I had a lot of pain and he took his time to really hear me and noticed what was wrong with me. He began to treat me at the first appointment, and now I’m getting back to be the same as I usually was!"

    Carolina A.

  • "Dr. Schmidt and his team are excellent. Very attentive and helpful. Even worked my wife in before the Labor Day weekend on short notice."

    Chris G.

  • "Outstanding care! Excellent staff. Prompt, precise, and effective treatment by Dr. Schmidt and his team. My wife is very grateful to be referred here after many months of suffering with debilitating back pain. Still not perfect but much relief after the first treatment - from first visit as a new patient to receiving injections all within a span of about 2-hours. Second visit in about two weeks. Thank you!"

    Joseph H.

  • "Dr Schmidt is the best spine doctor I have ever seen. He is very professional, caring, listens to and hears my concerns. I have never met such a caring and down to earth doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone with the worst back problems."

    Sherry J.

  • "If you are experiencing any back pain related to your Spine and Disc you need to call the Carolina Spine Center and schedule a appoint with Dr John Schmidt !! I've been seeing him for almost three years and the He provides relief from pain and has excellent bedside manners explain s every part of the procedures and walks you through the whole process his staff of Lisa are amazing don't delay act today!!"

    Mark W.

  • "I received a cortisteriod injection in my lower back. My doctor (Schmidt) performed the process with great care and knowledge. Will advise anyone dealing with chronic back pain to definitely use this practice"

    Tracie S.