Dr. Gary Schemmer has been in private ophthalmology practice for more than 25 years. He received his undergraduate, graduate and medical degrees from the University of Florida. He completed an internship in internal medicine and his residency at the University of Florida as well.

Dr. Schemmer is board certified in ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Society of Ophthalmology, Florida Medical Association, Polk County Medical Association and Central Florida Ophthalmology Society.