About Andrew Schmitt PhD

Andrew L. Schmitt, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist. “I have a passion for seeing people lead productive and happy lives. I hope the work that I do can help patients and their families better cope with illness and improve the quality of their lives.”

Although Dr. Schmitt sees patients from various backgrounds, his greatest area of expertise and research is in the diagnosis and study of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. He also has substantial experience with the assessment of traumatic brain injury, stroke, ADHD and depression.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in toxicology from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, and his master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler. He also earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Dallas.

His personal interests include playing and teaching competitive chess, barbecuing, cooking and spending time with his family and friends.

Dr. Schmitt is employed as a clinical faculty physician at The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.

Specialty

Neuropsychology, Psychology