About Sue Schmeltz, PA-C

Sue, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with a broad medical background and extensive experience in dermatology. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine, with minors in Exercise Science and Spanish, from Elon University, graduating with honors in 1999. Sue began her career working as a Medical Assistant in private Primary Care and as a Research Assistant in Clinical Pharmacy Practice at the University of Florida. During this time, she worked alongside various healthcare professionals, which ultimately led her to pursue the Physician Assistant role due to its versatility across medical specialties.

Sue graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 2004, and shortly after, relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where she worked in a variety of specialties, including outpatient orthopedics, inpatient cardiac surgery, and as an Assistant Professor at Wayne State University’s Physician Assistant Program.

In 2013, Sue and her family returned to Florida, where she transitioned into the specialty of dermatology, finding it both stimulating and rewarding. She is passionate about staying current with general medical knowledge and is working towards becoming a Diplomate Fellow, the highest recognition available for Physician Assistants in dermatology.

Sue is excited to be joining the MidState Skin Institute team, a family-owned practice known for providing Ocala’s best medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care since 2013. Sue looks forward to reconnecting with both existing patients and welcoming new faces.