Joseph Schmidt, M.D. at UC San Diego Medical Center

Dr. Schmidt specializes in caring for patients who have cancer of the prostate. He is internationally known for his research in treatments for prostate cancer. He also specializes in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and performing urinary diversion surgery.

In addition to the broad range of standard urologic procedures, Dr. Schmidt is certified to perform extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for stones in the urinary tract, as well as ultrasound-guided transperineal high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for early-stage prostate cancer.

In recognition of Dr. Schmidt's many contributions to the field of urology, the Western Section of the American Urological Association has named him the "Distinguished Member for 2007."

Board Certification:

Urology

Hospital Affiliations:

UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla
UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest

Office Addresses:

Perlman Medical Office
9350 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
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UCSD Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
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If you are new to this physician or would like assistance selecting a doctor, please call our Physician Referral Service at (800) 926-8273.

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Last Updated November 20, 2007

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