Bruce D Schirmer, MD
5.0(7 reviews)
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Office Hours at UVA Health Surgical Care

  • Mon:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tue:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wed:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thu:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Fri:8:00am - 5:00pm

Bruce D Schirmer, MD
Surgeon - General

Highlights

  • Board Certified

Biography

Dr. Schirmer specializes in treating patients with all types of gastrointestinal problems, obesity surgery and laparoscopic abdominal surgery. Make an appointment today.

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Dr Schirmer is the best and the student doctor was excellent…

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Summary

Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
Princeton UniversityBachelors DegreeOther1975
Duke University School of MedicineDoctorateOther1978

InstitutionFocusYear
Fellowship - Duke University Medical CenterGastrointestinal Surgery1982
Internship - Duke University Medical CenterSurgery (General Surgery)1979
Residency - Duke University Medical CenterThoracic Surgery1985

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified
SurgerySurgery1986
SurgerySurgery2009

Experience & Accolades

RoleOrganizationTime
MemberInternational Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Present
Member Virginia Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Present
Member Southeastern Surgical Association
Present
Member Society of University Surgeons
Present
Member Association for Academic Surgery
Present
Member Virginia Surgical Society
Present
Member Southern Surgical Association
Present
Member Society of Clinical Surgery
Present
Member American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Present
Member American Surgical Association
Present
Member Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Present
Fellow ship Council
Present
Member American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Present
Member Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Present
Fellow American College of Surgeons (fellow)
Present

DistinctionInstitutionYear
Attending of the Year, Dept Surgery, University of Virginia -- 198 1989, 1989
Academy of Distinguished Educators, University of Virginia 2005
Master Educator (first given), University of Virginia 2005
Duke University Alpha Omega Alpha 1978
Princeton University Football coaches award 1974
Princeton University Summa cum laude 1975
America's Best Doctors, national award 2002-2010

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Languages Spoken
English, French, German
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 7
Most Recent Review: 06/12/2026
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Dr Schirmer is the best and the student doctor was excellent

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“Kind, knowledgeable, patient, an...”

Kind, knowledgeable, patient, and professional.

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“I waited six months for an appoi...”

I waited six months for an appointment, however, it was worth it. The doctor was excellent, as well as the remainder of the staff.

Anonymous 09/12/2025
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Took time with me

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Pleasant kind and professional

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“Such a great experience for a fi...”

Such a great experience for a first time visit. Exceeded expectations.

Anonymous 09/28/2025

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