Lawrence Schmetterer MD FACS Thoracic & Vascular Surgery

Lawrence Schmetterer MD FACS Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Surgical Excellence & Trusted Care for patients in the Mahoning Valley since 1992.

11/07/2025

Walking into the clinic like… Push it to the Limit. 🎶

Because your legs deserve the best care, without delay!

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

Got Veins? We’ve got solutions.From compression stockings to in-office treatments, we help patients take the heat off he...
11/06/2025

Got Veins? We’ve got solutions.

From compression stockings to in-office treatments, we help patients take the heat off heavy, swollen, or painful legs. No recipes needed; just real, lasting results.

Call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111 to schedule your ultrasound and consultation today.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

11/05/2025

Take a few minutes today to breathe, move, and protect your circulation. Your veins and your mind will thank you!

📞 Call or text Melyssa at 330-443-0111 to schedule your consultation.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, venous insufficiency, circulation health, varicose vein care, leg pain treatment, Youngstown Ohio]

11/04/2025

We’ll make sure you’re informed every step of the way.

Call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111 or visit schmetterermd.com
to schedule.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

Before the holiday season gets busy, take a moment to check in on your health.Whether you’re dealing with venous disease...
11/03/2025

Before the holiday season gets busy, take a moment to check in on your health.

Whether you’re dealing with venous disease, arterial concerns, or related circulation issues, we’re here to guide you toward better health and comfort.

For general questions or to schedule an appointment, call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

This Halloween, don't let leg pain or swelling sneak up on you like a ghost in the night.If you’re noticing aching, heav...
10/31/2025

This Halloween, don't let leg pain or swelling sneak up on you like a ghost in the night.

If you’re noticing aching, heaviness, or skin changes, it might be time to get your veins checked.
Scary symptoms don’t have to stick around.

Call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111 or visit SchmettererMD.com to get relief.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

10/31/2025

Big shout out to my new rising fans! Paulette Lamendola, Deborah Wibert, Karen Romy Rauvola, Tiny Pontius, Nancy Fuller

10/30/2025

Even ghosts need good circulation! 👻
This Halloween, ditch the habits that haunt your legs, and treat your veins with care instead.

Movement, compression, and a little prevention go a long way toward keeping your circulation healthy.

For general questions or to schedule an appointment, call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, venous disease, circulation health, Youngstown Ohio, varicose vein care]

Big results don’t always require big procedures. 🩺Today’s minimally invasive vein treatments are done right in our offic...
10/29/2025

Big results don’t always require big procedures. 🩺

Today’s minimally invasive vein treatments are done right in our office, often with little to no downtime. They’re designed to relieve swelling, heaviness, and visible veins while improving circulation and protecting your long-term vascular health.

Comfortable, effective, and often covered by insurance, it’s care that fits into your life.

For general questions or to schedule an appointment, call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

10/28/2025

Every fall, our schedule fills up fast. Why? Because many patients have met their insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, which means treatment costs are significantly lower.

If you’ve been waiting to take care of your leg pain, swelling, or varicose veins, now is the best time to act.

📞 Call or text Melyssa at 330-443-0111 today. She’ll check your insurance status, schedule your ultrasound, and guide you step by step.
💻 schmetterermd.com

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

Some vein issues look scarier than they are, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them.Let’s clear up a few common sy...
10/27/2025

Some vein issues look scarier than they are, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them.

Let’s clear up a few common symptoms that might spook you, but are very treatable.

They may look concerning, but they often point to manageable vein conditions like varicose veins, phlebitis, or chronic venous insufficiency.

Dr. Schmetterer provides expert diagnosis and treatment, no tricks, just real solutions.

Call or text Melyssa 📞 at 330-443-0111 or visit SchmettererMD.com to stop the symptoms from haunting you.

[vascular surgeon, vein specialist, arterial disease, venous insufficiency, Youngstown Ohio, leg pain treatment, varicose vein care]

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5671 Mahoning Avenue
Youngstown, OH
44515

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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Surgical Excellence. Trusted Care.

It was all timing.

In 1969, I was 13 years old. Dr. Michael DeBakey at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas had developed the first artificial heart, which was successfully implanted into a human patient. Around this time, my grandfather traveled to Texas to undergo a vascular bypass operation by this ground breaking physician, Dr. DeBakey. For me, these events were amazing and captivating, and the surgeon was larger than life. I was fascinated that a world famous surgeon had operated on my grandfather. At that time, in 7th grade science class, we were studying the cardiovascular system. Our teacher brought to class a cow’s heart and lungs. She opened the heart, revealing the chambers, valves and the great vessels. She blew air into the trachea (windpipe) inflating the lungs. It was beautiful, science, and powerful. It was a matter of timing. At that moment I knew my future. Nothing mattered more to me than becoming a surgeon trained to repair cardiovascular disease for those in need. And now, nothing matters more to me than helping you.

For over 26 years, I have been fortunate to call the Mahoning Valley, “Home,” and bring my skills to help those in need. Throughout my studies at Duke University and Oxford, as well at medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago through completion of my training at University of Southern California, I was determined to be the most compassionate and knowledgable cardiovascular disease physician. I bring this same determination to every encounter with my patients, both at my office and the hospitals of Salem Regional Medical Center, Trumbull Regional Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, where I am grateful to practice.

My calling to be a thoracic and vascular surgeon was a discovery I made at an early age. I made another amazing discover in 1994 where I found my wife, Dr. Susan Woods, and raised our two amazing sons here in Youngstown. Timing is everything, and I hope you will take the time to discover the compassionate care and medical expertise our team can offer you here in the Mahoning Valley. Visit us at www.schmetterermd.com to learn more or to schedule a consult.