Dr. Vanessa Arguello Schmidt is a board-certified endocrinologist practicing in Playa Vista. She holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, as well as from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical interest includes diabetes, weight management, osteoporosis, and general endocrinology disorders. Dr. Schmidt has conducted clinical research focused on diabetes and bone health.
Originally from Illinois, Dr. Schmidt earned her medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine, where she served as chief endocrine fellow.
She previously spent nine years as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. Today, she serves the Playa Vista community as part of Doctors of Saint John’s, where she is passionate about helping patients achieve their optimal health goals.
Dr. Schmidt believes in a collaborative approach to care, emphasizing patient education and disease prevention across all stages of life. Outside of her practice, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons. She is also fluent in Spanish.
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Excellent competent professional care! Thank you!
Providence PatientDr. Schmidt shared that she also plays tennis as I do and how she keeps hydrated which was part of my basic concern for this appointment
Providence PatientAll aspects of visit were very good
Providence PatientExcellent care. Very compassionate, caring and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientI appreciated the way DrSchmidt handled my case.
Providence PatientI had a good experience and excellent service.
Providence PatientDo far since I've begun seeing Dr. Shcmidt.I've been pleased
Providence PatientMonths to get an appointment, and the provider was late to the appointment by 30min, but outside of that a great experience overall
Providence PatientDr Schmidt is an excellent doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Schmidt is brilliant, caring, intelligent, explains things clearly and without judgment. Committed to my overall health. I have referred her to others who also love her.
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