Summary

Dr. Schmidt has been a cerebral vascular nuerosurgeon at the University of Utah since 1993, providing comprehensive care of patients with vascular malformations. He was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and received his undergraduate education at Brown University. He earned his MD and PhD at the University of Iowa and did his residency in nuerosurgery at the University of Washington in Seatle. In addition, Dr. Schmidt did postdoctoral research in neural plasticity and transplantation at Lunds University in Sweden and a year of neurosurgery training in London. In addition to his clinical duties at the University of Utah, he carries out NIH funded research on brain trauma and recovery. He is the recipient of the Neurotrauma and Critical Care Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons/American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He has authored over 30 papers and is a member of numerous professional societies.

Dr. Schmidt provides consultation and management for HHT patients with vascular malformations of the brain.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 41 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Clinical Neurosciences Center

175 N Medical Dr E Fl 4Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryVascular & Interventional RadiologyDiagnostic Radiology
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4.3 
41 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Salt Lake City , UTOrem , UTSalt Lake City , UTMaitland , FL
Med School: University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Henry Schmidt

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SelectHealth

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Henry Schmidt has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Henry Schmidt has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Injuries
  • Critical Care
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Spinal Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Richard Schmidt is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospital.
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Dr. Richard Schmidt's office is located at 175 N Medical Dr E Fl 4, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132.
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