Payton Claire Schmidt, MD
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Payton Schmidt, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. She then went on to attend medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, before returning to Ann Arbor. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and then joined as a faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
As a physician, Dr. Schmidt strives to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to her patients. Her goal when meeting with her patients is to understand how their pelvic floor disorders are impacting their life and partner with them to come up with a treatment plan that optimizes their emotional and physical needs.
As an academician, Dr. Schmidt is also actively involved in teaching and research. She has won multiple institutional and national awards for her scholarly work in surgical simulation innovation and surgical outcomes. She had been awarded grant funding for innovation in vaginal surgery simulation and teaching. She also continues to work with the Pelvic Floor Research Group at the University of Michigan to research biomechanics of the pelvic floor.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | Chelsea Professional Office Building Floor 1 Ste 101
Chelsea Multispecialty Clinic
Chelsea, MI 48118-1801Get Directions -
Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialty Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
Floor 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201Get Directions -
Women's Clinic | Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 9
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4276Get Directions -
Urology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
Floor 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201Get Directions -
Urogynecology Clinic | MyMichigan Gynecology 4320 Campus Ridge Drive
Midland, MI 48640Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Schmidt's research focuses on innovations in surgical simulation and education; biomechanics of the pelvic floor; postpartum pelvic floor recovery; and surgical outcomes.
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February 24, 2026 - "Dr. Schmidt was amazing. I never felt rushed or like I was asking dumb questions. She was super patient and took the time to address all my concerns and fears and was super honest about anything that may go wrong, which I really appreciated."
February 3, 2026 - "Dr. Schmidt was superb. Very kind, sensitive and responsive to my concerns and questions."
February 3, 2026 - "Dr. Schmidt was very kind and compassionate in her review of my symptoms, potential surgical approaches and the [...] I am currently experiencing"
February 3, 2026 - "[...] Dr. Schmidt is always very caring, compassionate, and listens carefully to my concerns, questions, comments."
January 6, 2026 - "Dr Schmidt was very easy to talk with and helped develop a plan for me to keep in touch with her regarding my concerns. I liked her very much."
November 18, 2025 - "Dr. Schmidt is an excellent doctor. Very caring, and very personable!"
November 13, 2025 - "Dr. Schmidt was very thorough and communicated well with me."
November 11, 2025 - "LOVE Dr Schmidt [...]"
September 16, 2025 - "Dr Schmidt really helped me feel at ease and gave me a lot of choice and autonomy in my medical decision making. As someone who has [...] this was incredibly helpful and reassuring."
August 19, 2025 - "I would definitely recommend Dr Schmidt. She seems to be very knowledgeable, she is very caring, she takes time to listen and answer questions without making you feel rushed or like you should already know something. What a breath of fresh air!!!"
