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Nicole C. Schmitt

Nicole C. Schmitt, MD

5.0205 ratings

Otolaryngology

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Highlights

Languages

  • French
  • English

About Nicole C. Schmitt

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Healthcare Network
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

Professor

Year Started Practicing

2015

About the Provider

Nicole C. Schmitt, MD, FACS, is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine. A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Schmitt's clinical and research work is focused on head and neck surgical oncology and novel therapeutic combinations.

Dr. Schmitt is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Schmitt obtained her Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her general surgery internship, a research fellowship and her residency in otolaryngology at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. She also completed a fellowship in head and neck surgery and tumor biology at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Schmitt's research interest is in characterizing immune effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy and designing optimal combinations of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for head and neck cancer.

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Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
  2. Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Pittburgh, Surgical Oncology, MD, 2015
  • Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Otolaryngology, 2013
  • Fellowship: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Otolaryngology, 2009
  • Internship: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, General Surgery, 2007
  • Medical Education: Washington Univ in St. Louis, MD, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: American Board of Otolaryngology, 2014
  • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology, 2014

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

205 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Dr Schmitt is outstanding. I felt comfortable right away considering the circumstances. She did a great job explaining what she found, what that could mean and the steps we would take to quickly address. I quickly felt I was in the right place with the right Dr to treat my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr. Schmitt was wonderful - knowledgeable, thorough and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    There are no words to describe how satisfied we were with the treatment provided by the entire team. Simply outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    My visit was informative and precise

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Schmitt was excellent! She is very thorough, she was prepared for my visits, and she has the best bedside manners of any doctor I've ever seen. She's awesome! I can not stop singing her praises.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Schmitt and her team Dr. Mooney and Dr. Kinua were perfect in every sense. They were professional, knowledgeable, and inspired confidence yet were also so personal and comforting that you almost didn't feel like it was bad. They were open, honest, and really listened. Thank you to Dr Schmitt and her team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr Nicole Schmitt gave wonderful experience, showing great care, empathy and proffering solutions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    The video conference call was exceptionally straightforward to initiate, and the subsequent appointment was conducted without any complications. The medical staff and physicians demonstrated exceptional professionalism throughout the interaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    The provider was exceptional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Schmitt to ant and all. She was very personable, looked me in the eye and answered all my questions easily and with concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I love that Dr. Schmidt is so personable and explains everything clearly so I can understand. She takes great interest in my care and I am very confident in knowledge and skills for my best care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    I felt confident and secure in her expertise, and her comprehensive responses to my inquiries were highly informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr Schmitt is the absolute best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    She was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr Schmitt is wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Dr. Schmitt was wonderful. We really appreciated the time she spent with us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    She is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    Dr. Schmitt explained in detail the pros and cons of my situation. She gave me options as to what I can do and what might happen. I appreciated this.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Nicole Cherie Schmitt was very good, totally accessible,open, and generous.Keep her at all cost

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    Dr.Schmitt is amazing a wonderful caring professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2025

    Excellent Care was provided, throughly explained next steps, answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2024

    Dr. Schmidt was wonderful. She reassured me that my lymph nodes were normal, without making me feel belittled or as if I was wasting her time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2024

    Dr. Smidtt was exceptional in response to the questions we had, and I would recommend her to anyone. Her experience sets the bar very high.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2024

    Dr. Schmitt is an excellent Dr. Her bedside manners are everything an patient expects. She is an exceptional Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2024

    Dr. Schmitt is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2024

    Dr Schmidt is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2024

    Dr Schmitt is the best . She saved my life . MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2024

    I had an excellent experience with the gentleman who was a medical assistant, the student assistant, and Dr Nicole Schmitt. The doctor explained her findings and the possible reasons for pain. We discussed procedures available and next steps to take. She was so personable, kind, and explained my medical issue in language a patient could understand. Dr Nicole Schmitt was extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions asked. Though you did not ask, yes, I would drive over an hour in traffic, again, to see this wonderful doctor for my medical issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    My only concern is l wish Dr Nicole was easier to get with for appointments. Great Physician, and human being. Truthfully cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    Dr. Schmitt was great. She put me at ease and answered all my questions. We have a plan in place and I feel less nervous about next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    Excellent Dr.. My doctor is Amazing.. She listens and went over all options.. I am so happy to have such a great doctor.. options. I am happy with her and looking forward to surgery with her.. She is very professional and good with making sure I understand the best options for me. She takes her time and makes u feel important.. What a great Doctor..

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2024

    Ok

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2024

    Dr. Nicole was exceptional, professional and her bedside manners was outstanding. She shown true concern for my well bring and to address all of my concern. I admire her expertise in my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2024

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2024

    Dr.Schmidt is an excellent doctor also Dr.Vivas is an excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2024

    All good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2024

    She was extremely nice and helpful. Made me feel comfortable, even during bad news.