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    Richard J. Schmidt, MD

    Otolaryngology
    (800) 416-4441
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    Primary Office

    波色单双 Hospital, Delaware 波色单双 Hospital, Delaware 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803
    Appointment: (800) 416-4441

    Other Offices

    Get to Know Me

    Dr. Richard Schmidt went to medical school at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. He attended Thomas Jefferson University for his internship and residency in otolaryngology before being called to a pediatric fellowship here at 波色单双 Hospital, Delaware. Having a family of his own, Dr. Schmidt empathizes with parents of children with health problems, so his care for a patient also includes caring for the family.

    Why I Treat Children

    After treating adults for seven years in a general otolaryngology practice, I began a fellowship in pediatrics. During this time, I found my calling and a stronger connection to my work by treating children.

    What I'm Passionate About

    I'm passionate about providing the highest quality care to patients. I understand the unique challenges of treating children and believe that specialized care requires a specialized facility designed to handle those unique challenges. This is what led me to Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital.聽

    How I Try to Make A Difference

    I take my time with my patients and their families. I make a difference by personally being 鈥渋n the moment鈥 with a family and treating them like my own. I strive to emulate the values of my role model, my own childhood pediatrician.

    Education & Training

    Fellowship

    • Pediatric Otolaryngology - Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 2005

    Internship

    • Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1993

    Residency

    • Otolaryngology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1997

    Medical/Dental School

    • M.D. - University of Maryland at Baltimore, 1992

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Otolaryngology

    Awards & Recognition

    • 2018鈥2024 Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor
    • 2013鈥2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
    • 2015 SJ Magazine's Top Docs for Kids
    • 2014 Best Doctors in America
    • 2013 Best Doctors in America
    • 2011 Best Doctors in America

    • Congenital Neck Masses
    • Hearing Loss
    • Otitis Media

    Medical Interests

    • Pediatric Airway Disorders & reconstruction
    • Congenital Head and Neck Masses
    • Pediatric transoral robotic surgery for refractory sleep apnea
    • Apnea
    • Head and neck surgery
    • Minimally invasive surgery
    • Thyroid surgery

    • Predictive Pediatric Characteristics for Revision Tonsillectomy After Intracapsular Tonsillectomy; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States); (2022).

    • Pediatric Maxillary Giant Cell Tumors: Surgical Management by Transoral and Endoscopic Transnasal Enucleation and Curettage; Journal of Craniofacial Surgery; (2022).

    • Evaluating pediatric intensive care unit utilization after tonsillectomy; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; (2020).

    • Surgical Management of Tracheostomies and Tracheal Diversion in Children with Cerebral Palsy; Cerebral Palsy: Second Edition; (2020).

    • Response to Letter to the Editor regarding "Postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of bleeding in pediatric intracapsular tonsillectomy"; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; (2015).

    • Postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of bleeding in pediatric intracapsular tonsillectomy; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; (2015).

    • Management of first branchial cleft anomalies via a cartilage-splitting technique; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States); (2015).

    • Laryngopharyngeal dysfunction independent of vocal fold palsy in infants after aortic arch interventions; Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; (2014).

    • Gastrointestinal complications after stage i Norwood versus hybrid procedures; Annals of Thoracic Surgery; (2013).

    • Evaluating tonsillectomy as a risk factor for childhood obesity; Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; (2012).

    • Laryngotracheal reconstruction in infants and children: Are single-stage anterior and posterior grafts a reliable intervention at all pediatric hospitals?; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; (2011).

    • Case studies in corporate compliance: Putting the rubber to the road; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; (2009).

    • Pediatric tracheostomy in conjoined twins: Multidisciplinary approach; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; (2009).

    • Parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal infections in children: Argument for a trial of medical therapy and intraoral drainage for medical treatment failures; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; (2009).

    • The role of extraesophageal reflux in otitis media in infants and children.; The Laryngoscope; (2008).

    • Ethmoid mucocele presenting as an orbital mass; Pediatric Emergency Care; (2008).

    • Powered intracapsular tonsillectomy in the management of recurrent tonsillitis; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; (2007).

    • Conservative therapy of esophageal perforation with neck abscess in a child; Laryngoscope; (2007).

    • Detection of gastric pepsin in middle ear fluid of children with otitis media; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; (2007).

    • Complications of tonsillectomy: A comparison of techniques; Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; (2007).

    • Sensorineural hearing loss and pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency syndrome: Implications for cochlear implantation; International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra; (2006).

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