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Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD
General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD
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Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD is a General Surgeon in Dunedin, FL.
Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dunedin, FL
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD is a General Surgeon in Dunedin, FL.

About Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD

Dr. Schmidt graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD is a General Surgeon in Dunedin, FL and has 47 years experience. Dr. Schmidt currently practices at Academic Alliance In Dermatology Inc and is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital. Dr. Schmidt has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Schmidt's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schmidt is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Lipomas
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Pleural Effusion
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Wedge Resection Colon
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Abdominal Pain
Colectomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Lung Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Ileus
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Colostomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Open Lobectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Esophageal Cancer
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Thyroid Biopsy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Breast Cancer
Appendicitis
Constipation
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Mastectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
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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Tonsillitis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystoenterostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Glossectomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
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
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • SimplyBlue HMO
    BlueOptions HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Select HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO

Where Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Academic Alliance In Dermatology Inc
    646 Virginia St Ste 201, Dunedin, FL 34698
  2. 2 Mease Dunedin Hospital
    601 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
  3. 3 Mease Countryside Hospital
    3231 McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
  4. 4 Office
    2995 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759

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Nov 26, 2024
Dr. Schmidt had a plan and I carried.it.out. Very happy with results.
Irene karas — Nov 26, 2024
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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Schmidt's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schmidt's profile.

Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1980
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Broadgreen Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Rick Schmidt, MD Practices

  • Mease Dunedin Hospital

    601 Main St, Dunedin, FL

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • Mease Countryside Hospital

    3231 McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL

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