New Providers

1. Most recent work experience: For the majority of my career, I worked at a teaching hospital specializing in cardiothoracic (i.e., heart and lung surgery) and regional anesthesiology (i.e., nerve blocks)
2. Relevant work experience for my new role: I have more than 10 years of experience as a physician anesthesiologist.
3. Why did I choose NMC: pleasant and experienced colleagues that take pride in caring for the community
4. Why I chose my field: Applied physiology and gaining proficiency with procedural skills is an integral part of being an anesthesiologist. Since my favorite subject is physiology and I enjoy performing procedures, anesthesiology is a good fit for me.
5. What am I passionate about in the medical field: Often, patients are nervous prior to surgery or they are suffering from an injury when I meet them. I find it rewarding to develop a good rapport, put patients at ease and get them through a difficult time comfortably and safely. It is truly an honor to be able to take care of people in your community.
6. I am passionate about learning and currently training to gain my private pilot’s license
7. Is there anything else you would like patients to know: I have a partner of 10 years, 4 children, and a rescue dog.
8. What type of patients are you most interested in seeing: although I enjoy taking care of all patients, I find caring for critically ill patients most satisfying.
9. Do you have any unique skills that you would like to bring to NMC: Being a cardiothoracic and regional anesthesiologist for 14 years, I developed proficiency in echocardiography and ultrasound-guided skills. I would like to share those skills with my colleagues to enhance patient care at NMC.

Dr. Robert Tyson joins NMC from previous work in Pediatric Urgent Care where he treated patients with acute illness, injuries and other emergencies as well as common pediatric complaints. He chose pediatric care because he feels most comfortable working with families, finding following children from birth to adulthood both rewarding and challenging.  “I feel the communication between providers and families is critical for a community’s health,” he says. “Being able to show compassion, empathy, active listening and respect in all areas of bedside medicine is the first step in establishing trust between the doctor and patient.” NMC was a good choice for Dr. Tyson because of the welcoming environment, the commitment to community health and well-being, and the local area’s physical beauty.  In his free time, Dr. Tyson enjoys spending time with family, especially in the outdoors with activities like fishing, hunting, skiing and hiking.

Alexandria Schmidt, MD is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Schmidt has joined Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery to perform a full range of aesthetic surgery of face, breast, and body.
Dr. Schmidt received her undergraduate and master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University. She attended Vanderbilt University and completed her Plastic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to rigorous plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training, Dr. Schmidt was also one of few surgeons to complete an advanced aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship endorsed by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
A native Vermonter, Dr. Schmidt has returned to her home state with her family. Dr. Schmidt is passionate about improving patients’ self-confidence and quality of life and strives to develop life-long relationships with her patients. Dr. Schmidt aims to provide a warm, friendly, and supportive environment where patients feel at ease, and they can work together to develop the best-individualized treatment plan.
In her spare time, Dr. Schmidt loves spending time outdoors with her husband, two boys, and two rescue dogs. She also likes to hike, run, lift weights, and cross-country ski, and in the last few years, she has become an avid backyard chicken keeper.

Dr. Tracy Tyson most recently worked as a general pediatrician in a private practice in Fleming Island, Florda where she cared for patients of all ages - newborn to age 21. In her career, she has worked in diverse areas of pediatric practice including intensive care, and urgent/emergency care. She began her practice out of a desire to help children and families during times of need and be a part of a community that puts children first. Dr. Tyson said she joined NMC because of the organization’s professionalism and the warm welcome she received from the medical staff, helping ease the transition to a new community. In her free time, she spends time reading, hiking, skiing, and spending time with my family. She also enjoys indoor cycling and yoga. She joins her husband, Dr. Robert Tyson at Northwestern Pediatrics. The couple have been married more than 20 years and have two children.