
Scott Michael Rickert MD FACS
Laryngology & Voice Disorders, Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)
Chief, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, NYU Langone Health Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, and Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health
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240 E 38th StNew York, NY 10016
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Summary
- Dr. Scott Rickert is a pediatric focused otolaryngologist based in New York, specializing in laryngology and voice disorders, as well as pediatric otolaryngology. He completed his medical education at Columbia University and further honed his expertise through a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a Laryngology fellowship from New York Voice and Swallowing Center. Dr. Rickert has held multiple roles at NYU Langone Health, including Division Chief and Associate Professor, and maintains affiliations with NYU Langone Hospitals and NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue. His clinical experience encompasses all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology, sleep medicine, obstructive sleep apnea, swallowing disorders, airway and aero digestive disorders, skull base surgery, and general otolaryngology. He has contributed to several publications and received numerous honors, including recognition from the American College of Surgeons and Epic Systems Corporation.
Education & Training
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2009 - 2010
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2004 - 2009
New York Presbyterian HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2004
Yale UniversityB.S., Physics, Distinction in Discipline, Cum Laude, 1996
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2006 - 2028
MA State Medical License 2020 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2009 - 2012
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Optimizing Pediatric Tracheostomy Care: A Survey of Peri-Operative Practices and Standardization in ASPO Members.Tom Ben-Dov, Kiran R Majeti, Uche C Ezeh, Marie Therese Homsi, Ameen Biadsee
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2026-04-01 - Environmental sustainability in pediatric otolaryngology: An international survey of operating room practice patterns.Nick Teller, Kalpesh Hathi, Claire A Wilson, Jacob Davidson, Anthony De Luca
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2025-10-01 - Video Otoscopy as a Novel Teaching and Remote Otolaryngology Consultation Tool at an Academic Medical Center.Arianna Winchester, Michael Chow, William Chiang, Scott Rickert
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2024-12-01
Journal Articles
- Nasal Septal Anatomy in Skeletally Mature Patients with Cleft Lip and PalateMassie JP, Runyan CM, Stern MJ, Alperovich M, Rickert SM, Shetye PR, Staffenberg DA, Flores RL, JAMA Facial Plast Surg, 1/26/2016
- Prevalence of Voice Disturbances in the Pediatric Craniofacial Patient PopulationFritz MA, Rickert SM, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2016
- Isolated congenital maxillomandibular synechiaeCerrati EW, Ahmed OH, Rickert SM, Am J Otolaryngol, 1/16/2015
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Large Infratemporal Fossa Mucocele as a Late Complication of LeFort III advancement.Rickert SM, ASPO, 1/1/2013
- Updates and Innovations in Pediatric Laryngology, Head Moderator and ParticipantRickert SM, AAO-HNS National Meeting, 9/1/2011
- Thulium Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy for Symptomatic EpiphoraRickert SM, TRIO, 1/1/2011
Press Mentions
Pediatric Airway Specialist Joins Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone as Chief of Pediatric OtolaryngologySeptember 11th, 2025
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Receives Highest Level of Surgical Verification from the American College of SurgeonsJanuary 26th, 2023
During Birth, Infant with Rare Condition Receives Lifesaving Procedure at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU LangoneSeptember 21st, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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Other Languages
- Spanish, French, Dutch
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