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Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD

Neurology* Age 76
Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD
4.3 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD is a Neurologist in West Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD

Neurology* Age 76
West Columbia, SC
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50 years of experience
Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD is a Neurologist in West Columbia, SC.

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Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD is a Neurologist in West Columbia, SC and has 50 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Roper Hospital. Dr. Schmechel has experience treating conditions like Ataxia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schmechel received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Schmechel is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ataxia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tremor
Ataxia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tremor
Ataxia
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tremor
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Anterior Horn Disease
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease
Polymyositis
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Thoracic Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Sleep Study
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brainstem Stroke Syndrome
Brown Sequard Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Epilepsy
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Hepatic Coma
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Loss of Smell and Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Parosmia
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Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP)
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Seizure Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tic Disorders
Tourette's Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Lexington Medical Specialists
    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 120A, West Columbia, SC 29169
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 936-7076
  2. 2 Barbara B Ullman
    15 MONCKTON BLVD, Columbia, SC 29206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 818-1181
  3. 3 Pain Specialists of Charleston
    2675 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 818-1181
  4. 4 Office
    2695 Elms Plantation Blvd Ste B, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 410-0924
  5. 5 Pain Specialists of Charleston PA
    2695 Elms Plantation Blvd Ste A, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 818-1181
    Monday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:45 - 13:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schmechel
4.3
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Jul 12, 2024
I found him to be one of the best doctors I have ever had . I really felt like he cared and wanted to help.
— Jul 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schmechel's profile.

Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD is affiliated with Roper Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Schmechel, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC