Dr. Richard Nikolaus Schmidt, MD

Dr. Richard Schmidt is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Wayne State University. With 39 years of experience in treating ear, nose, and throat conditions, he brings extensive expertise to his practice. Dr. Schmidt is fluent in Spanish and Russian, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Schmidt practices at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin, including Mequon, Oconomowoc, and Wauwatosa, with his primary affiliation at Ascension Columbia Saint Marys Hospital Ozaukee. He specializes in treating chronic sinusitis and enlarged turbinates, conditions that can significantly impact breathing and quality of life. His diagnostic capabilities include performing CT scans of the head, face, and bones to accurately assess sinus and structural issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 on Vitals.