"Caring and supportive of the Bariatric population. Excellant surgical skills. Had a close family member that had gastric bypass surgery. He has first hand experience with the discrimination and poor health problems of this family member. I think this is important because it is an awareness that everyone needs. His partner, Dr. Miles, and their surgical assistant share the same qualities as Dr. Schmitt. rnAnymore it is very difficult to get insurance approval for surgery. The office staff does the best that they can with all of the hoops everyone has to jump through."