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Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (28)
Map Pin Small Safety Harbor, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD

Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Safety Harbor, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Schmidt an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Schmidt works at Practice in Safety Harbor, FL with other offices in Dunedin, FL and Clearwater, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schmidt's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Associates of West Fl
    1840 Mease Dr Ste 301, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 712-3233
  2. 2
    Mease Dunedin Hospital
    601 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 724-2880
  3. 3
    Morton Plant Hospital
    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 724-2880
  4. 4
    Academic Alliance in Dermatology Inc
    646 Virginia St Ste 201, Dunedin, FL 34698 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 712-3233

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Morton Plant Hospital
  • Mease Dunedin Hospital
  • Mease Countryside Hospital

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Ventral Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1417956046
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Schmidt has seen patients for Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schmidt on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Schmidt. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schmidt.

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