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Shawna Schmidt, MD, brings years of experience in pain management to Avera Medical Group Pain Management Aberdeen. She also provides expert anesthesiology care.

As a board-certified specialist, Dr. Schmidt understands that pain, no matter what the cause, creates many problems, physically and mentally. That’s why she uses a full spectrum of treatments in pain management, so she can help you recover and return to a fuller, more active life.

Treatment of pain can take many forms, but Dr. Schmidt will apply the approach that best fits your condition. She often meets patients when their pain is at its worst. She takes the time to know them, help them and guide them as they improve.

Active Lifestyle

When Dr. Schmidt is not seeing patients, she likes to unwind by running, and she is often busy with her five children, exploring the outdoors around Aberdeen. She is also an avid reader.

Experience

Education

University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion

Residency

Anesthesiology; University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha

Fellowship

Pain Management; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology; American Board of Anesthesiology in Pain Management

Reviews

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September 30, 2025
All are very well caring for the patients
September 03, 2025
They were very kind and professional. They all made me feel at ease and comfortable!
September 01, 2025
She was fine. I'd had a series of these injections before, so I knew how they worked, and what they felt like. This new back pain is different than before, but starting with injections is protocol, plus I had an event, so her speed and efficiency at doing this one was very helpful.
August 30, 2025
So caring and so well informed of my complete medical issues
August 30, 2025
Excellent doctor and staff
August 29, 2025
Got things done other's couldn't or wouldn't!
August 22, 2025
Dr Schmidt was very personable and informative about the procedure and any issues that could arise from it during. She did an outstanding job making sure I was comfortable and had no unanswered questions. She performed the procedure in a timely manner reducing the amount of time I spent in discomfort due to the position I had to lay in for the injections. She was courteous and very thorough in making sure it went well and smoothly. 10/10 I would recommend her facility to anyone.
August 20, 2025
Dr Schmidt and her staff go above, and beyond! I highly recommend them!
August 01, 2025
Love the nurse
August 01, 2025
PERFECT
July 31, 2025
I very much liked Dr Schmidt and her staff
July 26, 2025
I have recommended Dr Schmidt. She will be seeing my wife soon.
July 17, 2025
Very good. No complaints.
July 11, 2025
Dr Schmidt is wonderful in her approach to patient care. You don't feel rushed, she sincerely cares, provides excellent care, includes the patient in treatment plans, alternatives, and she listens!
July 09, 2025
Dr Schmidt is the very best
June 27, 2025
I have already recommended this office and Dr Schmidt a couple of times
June 20, 2025
Dr Schmidt is an excellent doctor!She is very caring and wants the best for me!
June 13, 2025
Dr Schmidt is a very caring person. Helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend her anytime.
June 11, 2025
She was very friendly, thorough and explained everything very well
June 11, 2025
The entire experience from start to finish was very professionally carried through and I would recommend these providers to anyone.
June 04, 2025
Absolutely love Dr. Schmidt. She has truly helped me get my headaches under good control. She reviewed my charts and my past records with everything I have went through to see what I have tried and what didn't work. Just overall absolutely grateful for her!!
May 30, 2025
Good
May 29, 2025
Dr Schmidt was very receptive of my concerns. Wouldn't choose anyone else
May 19, 2025
Very forthcoming and listen and explain options
May 09, 2025
Dr. Schmidt was so good about talking and explaining in terms and words so tht I was able to understand. She was very very good. She is just awesome.
May 07, 2025
Very good
May 02, 2025
Always listen to my issues and helped resolve with adjusting what I do or medication. Always left for me to decide best way I wanted to do it.
May 02, 2025
She was fantastic...yes I would recommend her
April 26, 2025
Dr. Schmidt was excellent! Avera should be thankful and proud to have her on their team!
April 18, 2025
Very good
April 07, 2025
Dr Schmidt was very caring and answered all my questions and concerns. Offered many suggestions.
April 03, 2025
Dr Schmidt is always great and compassionate when it comes to my pain. And she is pleasant each time I see her :)
March 21, 2025
Dr. Schmidt explained the procedure and answered the questions that I had regarding it.
March 15, 2025
Good
March 14, 2025
I've never had a bad experience with Dr Schmidt or her staff.
March 13, 2025
Dr Schmidt is great!
March 10, 2025
Dr. Schmidt has a wonderful patient rapport - professional yet caring. I moved my pain management care here because of her reputation.
March 07, 2025
I have recommended a lot of people to Dr. Schmidt . Dr. Schmidt is a very good Dr. Very carrying and thoughtful answers your questions so you can understand.
March 06, 2025
She was excellent as always.
February 28, 2025
I used to think,she was a very caring Dr now think she is to busy.
February 27, 2025
Good experience!
February 21, 2025
We are so fortunate to have Dr. Schmidt here in Aberdeen!! Please do anything possible so we keep this treasure.
February 12, 2025
Good
February 10, 2025
Great as always
February 10, 2025
I'm very happy with my care provider or I'd change.
February 08, 2025
I have been very pleased with my whole experience at this office! I can tell Dr. Schmidt loves what she does and truly wants to help people!
February 08, 2025
Was very informative
February 07, 2025
Shawna Schmidt explained everything and reassured me everything she was going to do and how it would go suring the procedure.
February 05, 2025
Always appreciate how well Dr. Schmidt listens to my concerns and how thorough she is in her approach and explanations to treatment options.
February 01, 2025
She wasn't in the room very long with us!
January 30, 2025
I would highly recommend her
January 24, 2025
An awesome experience I would highly recommend them to everybody
January 24, 2025
Dr was very detailed and understood my issues and explained options,,, very good
January 18, 2025
No issues very satisfied
January 18, 2025
Dr Schmidt is an asset to Avera. Very calm, kind, and skilled.
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