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Scott M. Rickert, M.D.

Assistant Professor;
Departments of Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology) [1], Pediatrics (Fac) [2] and Plastic Surgery (Fac)

Clinical Addresses

240 EAST 38TH STREET
14TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Hours: Mon. 8:30 - 5; Wed. 8:30 - 12; Fri. 8:30 - 12
Handicap Access: yes
Phone: 212-263-9892
Fax: 212-263-5808

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Medical Specialties

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Medical Expertise

Head & Neck Surgery, Rhinitis, Adenoiditis, Chronic Ear Infection, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Paranasal Sinus Disorders, Rhinology, Airway Problems, Tonsillitis, Laryngology, Laser Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Voice Disorders, Neck Masses, Swallowing Disorders

Clinical Responsibilities

Dr. Rickert is the Acting Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Director of the Pediatric Voice Center, and an Assistant Professor in Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, and Plastic Surgery at New York University Langone Medical Center. Dr. Rickert takes care of all pediatric patients with otolaryngology issues seen at New York University Langone Medical Center. He enjoys treating all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology and has particular subspecialty expertise in patients with airway/voice, sinus, and swallowing issues. His research interests include congenital and acquired pediatric airway/voice issues, vocal fold paralysis, swallowing issues, and surgical simulation. Dr. Rickert received his undergraduate degree at Yale University in physics and medical degree at Columbia University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He then completed his residency at Cornell/Columbia combined program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Subsequently, he has completed two subspeciality fellowships: Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Laryngology at New York Center for Voice and Swallowing. Dr. Rickert is unique in the Tri-State area as the only person to complete two year-long fellowships in pediatric otolaryngology and laryngology and is one of only six to do so in the United States. Currently, he is one of a handful of physicians in the United States who focuses specifically on pediatric voice issues.He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, American Bronchoesophagological Association (ABEA), European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.He is currently seeing patients in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Languages

French, Spanish

Insurance

AETNA HMO, AETNA INDEMNITY, AETNA MEDICARE, AETNA POS, AETNA PPO, AFFINITY, Cigna HMO/POS, Cigna PPO, EBCBS EPO, EBCBS HLTHY NY, EBCBS HMO, EBCBS INDEMNITY, EBCBS MEDIBLUE, EBCBS POS, EBCBS PPO, FIDELIS CHLD HLTH, FIDELIS FAM HLTH, FIDELIS MEDICARE, Fidelis Medicaid, HEALTHPLUS CHLD HLTH (AMERIGROUP), HEALTHPLUS FAM HLTH (AMERIGROUP), HEALTHPLUS MEDICAID (AMERIGROUP), LOCAL 1199 PPO, MAGNACARE PPO, METROPLUS CHLD HLTH, METROPLUS FAM HLTH, MULTIPLAN/PHCS PPO, Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, NEIGHBORHOOD, NYS EMPIRE PLAN, OXFORD FREEDOM, Oxford Liberty, Oxford Medicare, UHC COMMUNITY & STATE PLAN, UHC EPO, UHC HMO, UHC POS, UHC PPO, UHC TOP TIER

Insurance Disclaimer: Insurance listed above may not be accepted at all office locations. Please confirm prior to each visit. The information presented here may not be complete or may have changed.

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Board Certification

2010 — Ab Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology

Education

2000-2004 — Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons, Medical Education
2004-2005 — Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons (Surg/Otolaryngology), Internship
2005-2009 — New York Presbyterian Hospital (Otolaryngology), Residency Training
2009-2010 — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Pediatric Otol.), Clinical Fellowships
2010-2011 — St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Ctr. ([None or N/A]), Clinical Fellowships

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Research Interests

Pediatric Otolaryngology including subspecialization interests in Pediatric Airway, Pediatric Voice, and Pediatric Swallowing. Development of simulation software and devices for teaching advanced surgical and emergency techniques in airway situations.

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All data from NYU Health Sciences Library Faculty Bibliography — -

Contact:
http://hsl.med.nyu.edu/faculty-bibliography-search [11]

Laryngeal Manifestations of Relapsing Polychondritis and a Novel Treatment Option
Childs LF; Rickert S; Wengerman OC; Lebovics R; Blitzer A
2012 Nov 12;:587-589 #, Journal of voice
— id: 141685, year: 2012, vol: , page: 587, stat: Journal Article,

Laryngeal electromyography for prognosis of vocal fold palsy: A Meta-Analysis
Rickert, Scott M; Childs, Lesley F; Carey, Bridget T; Murry, Thomas; Sulica, Lucian
2012 Jan;122(1):158-161, Laryngoscope
— id: 147672, year: 2012, vol: 122, page: 158, stat: Journal Article,

Patient perceptions of factors leading to spasmodic dysphonia: A combined clinical experience of 350 patients
Childs L; Rickert S; Murry T; Blitzer A; Sulica L
2011 Oct;121(10):2195-2198, Laryngoscope
— id: 137470, year: 2011, vol: 121, page: 2195, stat: Journal Article,

Microbiology and antibiotic resistance of chronic rhinosinusitis in patients undergoing primary vs. revision endoscopic sinus surgery
Rickert, Scott M; Rachakonda, Tara; Hiltzik, David H; Kacker, Ashutosh
2010 ;120 Suppl 4:S243-S243, Laryngoscope
— id: 132459, year: 2010, vol: 120 Suppl 4, page: S243, stat: Journal Article,

Cystic fibrosis and endoscopic sinus surgery: Relationship between nasal polyposis and li