Ratings are not available yet for this provider. A provider only displays ratings if they can be scheduled to be seen by patients and 30 or more ratings and reviews have been returned. Learn more
About Brett M Schmitz
Brett Schmitz, MD MPH, believes healthcare is a human right, not a commodity from which to profit. In his daily practice, he especially enjoys the personal interactions with patients and being entrusted with their stories. He sees himself as an advocate, teammate, and advisor to his patients, adding his medical training and understanding of the healthcare system to his patients’ knowledge of their bodies to help patients make the best care choices. Dr. Schmitz’s interests in medicine include LGBTQ+ health, wilderness medicine diversity/equity/inclusion issues, public health, social determinants of health, urgent care, mental health, and teaching.
Appointment Note:
Urgent care providers cannot be scheduled directly. Please visit Urgent Care for more information.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Dr. Schmitz enjoys spending time with his partner and their two cats, reading, collecting, and listening to vinyl records, trains/rail/railway activities volunteering, and swimming in Lake Washington.
Education and Training
Swedish Family Medicine Residency
Residency, 2012, Family Medicine
Harvard School of Public Health
Master, 2009, Public Health
University of Washington SOM - Office of the Registrar
Medical Education, 2008
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, 2012, American Board of Family Medicine