Dr. Eric Schmidgal, MD, Lexington, MA

About Dr. Eric Schmidgal

E. Chad Schmidgal, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. With a distinguished career spanning military service, academic medicine, and private practice, Dr. Schmidgal brings a wealth of experience to patient care. Dr. Schmidgal earned his Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics from the United States Naval Academy, where he also minored in German. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio, where he was inducted into the prestigious Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his transitional year internship at Navy Medical Center San Diego, earning the Intern of the Year award. He later returned to Navy Medical Center San Diego for his dermatology residency, where he served as Chief Resident. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Schmidgal is an accomplished educator, serving as an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), where he mentors medical students, physician assistants, and nursing students. His contributions to dermatology extend to research and academic publications, with numerous articles published in leading medical journals. Dr. Schmidgal is a decorated military physician, holding the rank of Commander in the United States Navy. He has served as a senior physician supervisor, overseeing medical readiness for over 10,000 sailors, and has been responsible for the credentialing and peer review of Navy physicians. He has also deployed as a Medical Department Head aboard the USS Rushmore, ensuring the health and safety of deployed personnel.

Popular visit reasons

Acne

Annual Skin Screening

Dermatology Consultation

Dermatology Surgery

Hair Loss

Pityriasis Rosea

Prescription / Refill

Rash

Acne

Annual Skin Screening

Dermatology Consultation

Dermatology Surgery

Office location

Lexington

57 Bedford St, Ste 201, Lexington, MA 02420

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Education and background

Practice names

APDerm

Board certifications

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)
American Board of Dermatology

Education and training

Medical School - UT Health San Antonio | Academic Learning & Teaching Center (ALTC), Doctor of Medicine
Naval Medical Center San Diego, Internship
Naval Medical Center San Diego, Residency in Dermatology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1366854960

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What practice does Dr. Eric Schmidgal work with?

Dr. Eric Schmidgal works with APDerm.

Where is Dr. Eric Schmidgal's office located?

Dr. Eric Schmidgal's office is located at 57 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420.

Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Schmidgal have?

Dr. Eric Schmidgal is certified by Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology) and American Board of Dermatology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Eric Schmidgal?

Dr. Eric Schmidgal frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, Hair Loss, and Prescription / Refill. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Eric Schmidgal on their profile.