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Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Lee Schmitt, MD, FACS

Alabama Weight Loss Surgery · Birmingham, AL

Identity verified on September 21, 2026

Listed since 2015

5 Peer Endorsements

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  • “Dr. Schmitt is a very skilled, compassionate, and gifted surgeon. I have known him for many years, and he has developed the admiration of not only his patients but his colleagues as well.”

    Marc Bloomston, M.D., MDAnesthesiology · Birmingham, ALJuly 30, 2015

  • “Excellent minimally invasive Bariatric surgeon!! I send my patients to him for those needs and other surgical issues. Besides great technical skill, he is a great communicator with excellent bedside manner.”

    Brad goodman, M DAllergy & Immunology · Savannah, GAJuly 9, 2015

  • “An excellent surgeon who is very prompt, thorough, and technically very skilled. He is an esteemed colleague!”

    Dr. Mukul Mehra, MDInternal Medicine, Gastroenterology · Birmingham, ALJune 24, 2015

  • “Dr Schmitt has established a well earned reputation as one of the top Bariatric Surgeons in the South. His success and skill is reflected by the growing number of satisfied patients , some of whom travel long distances to have their surgery in Birmingham.”

    Dr. Barry Martin, MDAnesthesiology · Birmingham, ALJune 24, 2015

  • “Dr. Schmitt is a very talented surgeon and communicator. He treats patients from far distances because of his reputation and skill. He is the most gifted bariatric surgeon in this region of the country.”

    Dr. John Mason, MDOphthalmology · Birmingham, ALMay 6, 2015

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Services Offered: Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band & Revisional. Read more

Services Offered: Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band & Revisional.

Dr. Schmitt received his M.D. Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his Internship and Residency training in General Surgery at UAB.

Recognition history

3 awards

  • 2015 Top DoctorBariatric Surgery
  • 2015 City WinnerBariatric Surgery · Birmingham
  • 2015 Top DoctorBariatric Surgery

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.

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