Rick J. Schmidt, MD

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Rick J. Schmidt, MD
  • Affiliations
    • BayCare Alliant Hospital
    • BayCare Physician Partners
    • Mease Countryside Hospital
    • Mease Dunedin Hospital
    • Morton Plant Hospital
    • Morton Plant North Bay
    • BayCare Physician Partners ACO
    • BayCare Medical Group
  • Board Certifications
    • AB Surgery - Surgery
  • Gender
    • Male
  • Patient Reviews

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    5/5 Overall Rating
    Provider Explained Things Clearly 5/5
    Provider Listened Carefully 5/5
    Provider Was Easy To Understand 5/5
    Provider Knew Medical History 4.9/5
    Provider Showed Respect 5/5
    Provider Spent Enough Time 5/5
    Rate Your Provider 0-10 4.9/5
    245 Reviews, 71 Comments
    5/5
    5/30/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr Schmidt is a fantastic doctor. He takes ample time with his patients. I had a clear understanding of my plan of care. I recommend him as a surgeon to anyone within his scope.
    5/5
    5/30/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Very reassuring that we would find a good answer to the problem.
    5/5
    5/23/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Schmidt totally impressed me with his kind and attentive approach. Dr. Schmidt addressed my concerns with knowledge and confidence on all levels. He actually took his time explaining relevant paths to take regarding my concerns. This doctor, in my opinion, has a genuine interest in caring for people. Bravo!
    5/5
    5/15/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Schmidt explained everything detail to detail and everything turned out exactly how he mentioned. Great doctor!!
    5/5
    5/9/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    No problems at all.
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  • Doctor Bio
    • Dr. Rick Schmidt is board certified in general surgery and serves the Safety Harbor, Florida area as part of BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He continued his medical education by completing a general surgery residency, and fellowships in endocrine surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmidt’s clinical interests include endocrine surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, pancreas and thoracic surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Endocrinology. He is a member of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Society for Gastrointenstinal Endoscopy.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Residency
    • Broadgreen Hospital|Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Specialties
    • Surgery
  • Education
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
      Massachusetts General Hospital
      Emory University

Doctor Locations

General Surgery at Countryside

1840 Mease Dr Ste 301
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

General Surgery at Dunedin

646 Virginia St Ste 201
Dunedin, FL 34698