Dan Schmitz, MD
Accepting New Patients

Dan Schmitz, MD

(he/him)
  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Dan Schmitz is a Los Angeles native and graduate of Loyola High. After completing his undergraduate studies at Boston College, he joined Teach for America and served as a high school educator in the San Fernando Valley. He went on to earn his medical degree from UC San Diego before completing his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. There he trained at some of the top adult and pediatric hospitals in the country and served as a Chief Resident in his final year.

Having trained in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Schmitz enjoys specializing in the care of both adults and children. His interests include preventative care and the management of chronic conditions across the lifespan as well as empowering patients as they transition through adolescence into adulthood, where he can continue to serve as their primary physician. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, hiking, the beach, and cheering on his hometown Dodgers.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2022

Residency

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Ohio State University, 2022

Degree

MD, University of California, San Diego, 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
166 total ratings | 119 reviews
5.0
October 29, 2025
I had a yearly H&P with Dr. Schmitz. Dr. Schmitz is very professional and attentive with great bedside manners.
5.0
October 24, 2025
Dr. Schmitz took lots of time advising me on ways to mitigate abnormal blood work results. I really appreciated his clarity and concern.
5.0
October 23, 2025
Knowledge caring listen. Reply’s in common English. Knows what he is talking about
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Schmitz is always kind and courteous and easy to talk to. He’s knowledgeable and he listens and that makes a huge difference. He really takes the time to talk to me and is patient with all my crazy nurse questions lol
5.0
October 14, 2025
Excellent!! Very thorough, detailed, knowledgeable, and I am really grateful