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Dr. Richard Henry Schmidt, MD

Neurological Surgery, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Clinical Neurosciences Center 175 N Medical Dr E Fl 4, Salt Lake, UT 84132
(801) 585-7575

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

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.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

University Of Utah Medical Group
175 N Medical Dr E Fl 4, Salt Lake, UT 84132
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Radiology

Conditions Addressed

Intracranial Injury
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Craniotomy
Neurological Testing
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Molina Healthcare
Humana
Cigna
Aetna

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Orthopedics 11
Neurology & Neurosurgery 7
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 9
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 8
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 8
Psychiatry 12
Geriatrics 7
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15