Nikki Schmitt, MD, FACS

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Role

Otolaryngology
Specialty

Head and Neck Cancer
Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Practicing Since

2015

Call 404-778-0278

Background

Nicole C. Schmitt, MD, FACS, is an Associate 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.

Education
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.

Research
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.

Publications
PubMed

Titles & Roles

Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology

Emory University School of Medicine
Co-Director for Translational Research, Head and Neck Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Education & Training

Education

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

Board Certifications

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

Research

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Atorvastatin to Reduce Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss Among Individuals With Head and Neck Cancer Phase III Conditions Hearing Loss, Head and Neck Cancer Location Emory University Hospital Midtown

Publications

Title/Journal	Authors	Publication Date
Assessing survival outcomes of patients with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma: Focus on age, sex, and stage. Head & neck	S Pamulapati, M Abousaud, Y Li, A Ekpenyong, S Rudra, JS Remick, JE Bates, WA Stokes, MW McDonald, NC Schmitt, MW El-Deiry, MR Patel, CE Steuer, JM Switchenko, DM Shin, Y Teng, A Hammond, NF Saba	09/01/2024
Pembrolizumab and cabozantinib in recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (RMHNSCC): long-term survival update with a biomarker analysis. Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research	NF Saba, R Chaudhary, K Kirtane, A Marra, A Ekpenyong, A McCook-Veal, NC Schmitt, JH Gross, MR Patel, J Remick, JE Bates, MW McDonald, SF Rudra, WA Stokes, M Biernacki, X Song, RJC Slebos, Y Liu, CE Steuer, DM Shin, Y Teng, CH Chung	08/21/2024
Radiologic findings of occult nodal metastasis during clinically-N0 salvage total laryngectomy. Head & neck	TG Chan, J Wicks, I Sethi, J Becker, D Brandon, NC Schmitt, A Kaka, B Boyce, HM Baddour, MW El-Deiry, MR Patel, JH Gross	08/02/2024
Intensity-Modulated Reirradiation Therapy With Nivolumab in Recurrent or Second Primary Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. JAMA oncology	NF Saba, SJ Wong, T Nasti, AA McCook-Veal, MW McDonald, WA Stokes, AM Anderson, A Ekpenyong, M Rupji, M Abousaud, S Rudra, JE Bates, JS Remick, NP Joshi, NM Woody, M Awan, JL Geiger, A Shreenivas, J Samsa, MC Ward, NC Schmitt, MR Patel, KA Higgins, Y Teng, CE Steuer, DM Shin, Y Liu, R Ahmed, SA Koyfman	07/01/2024
Combined IL6 and CCR2 blockade potentiates antitumor activity of NK cells in HPV-negative head and neck cancer. Journal of experimental & clinical cancer research : CR	F Yang, C Yuan, F Chen, ZS Qin, NC Schmitt, GB Lesinski, NF Saba, Y Teng	03/12/2024
Radiation and anti-PD-L1 synergize by stimulating a stem-like T cell population in the tumor-draining lymph node. Research square	Y Shen, E Connolly, M Aiello, C Zhou, P Chappa, H Song, P Tippitak, T Clark, M Cardenas, N Prokhnevska, A Mariniello, MS Pagadala, VR Dhere, S Rafiq, AH Kesarwala, A Orthwein, SN Thomas, MK Khan, J Brandon Dixon, GB Lesinski, MC Lowe, H Kissick, DS Yu, CM Paulos, NC Schmitt, ZS Buchwald	03/06/2024
Oncologic Safety of Close Margins in Patients With Low- to Intermediate-Grade Major Salivary Gland Carcinoma. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery	M Sajisevi, K Nguyen, P Callas, AJ Holcomb, E Vural, KP Davis, CM Thomas, KA Plonowska-Hirschfeld, JS Stein, A Eskander, K Kakarala, DJ Enepekides, MP Hier, WR Ryan, AA Asarkar, R Aulet, RK Bell, MA Blasco, VB Bowmaster, CP Burruss, J Chung, K Chan, BA Chang, CS Coffey, DM Cognetti, DJ Cooper, J Cordero, J Donovan, YJ Du, Y Dundar, RA Dedivitis, HA Edwards, BM Erovic, PA Feinberg, EA Garvey, DP Goldstein, JF Goodman, RN Goulart, N Goyal, S Grasl, JP Giurintano, N Gupta, AM Habib, TG Hackman, JH Hara, C Henson, ML Hinni, N Hua, S Johnson-Obaseki, A Juloori, NS Kalman, AE Kejner, SF Khaja, JA Ku, A Lambert, BK Luu, KR Magliocca, LRM Dos Santos, C Michael, BA Miles, GM de Melo, MG Moore, GB Morand, K Moura, L Mukdad, H Noroozi, R Patel, JA Paydarfar, N Sadeghi, FN Savaria, NC Schmitt, J Shapiro, TB Shaver, SJ Stoeckli, M St John, WA Stokes, A Sulibhavi, J Tasoulas, V Vendra, DB Vinh, CG Virgen, C Wooten, NM Woody, GD Young	02/01/2024
Rescue of NLRC5 expression restores antigen processing machinery in head and neck cancer cells lacking functional STAT1 and p53. Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII	BLC Kinney, S Gunti, V Kansal, CJ Parrish, NF Saba, Y Teng, MK Henry, FY Su, GA Kwong, NC Schmitt	01/17/2024
Effects of socioeconomic status on enrollment in clinical trials for cancer: A systematic review. Cancer medicine	MW Donzo, G Nguyen, JK Nemeth, MS Owoc, LJ Mady, AY Chen, NC Schmitt	01/01/2024
CD28-CD57+ T cells from head and neck cancer patients produce high levels of cytotoxic granules and type II interferon but are not senescent. Oncoimmunology	BLC Kinney, B Brammer, V Kansal, CJ Parrish, HT Kissick, Y Liu, NF Saba, ZS Buchwald, MW El-Deiry, MR Patel, BJ Boyce, AS Kaka, JH Gross, HM Baddour, AY Chen, NC Schmitt	01/01/2024
Long-Term Follow-up of Parenteral Bevacizumab In Patients with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. The Laryngoscope	SA Ballestas, J Hidalgo Lopez, AM Klein, C Steuer, DM Shin, M Abousaud, NC Schmitt, Y Teng, NF Saba, AT Tkaczuk	10/01/2023
The expanding role of IAP antagonists for the treatment of head and neck cancer. Cancer medicine	V Kansal, BLC Kinney, S Uppada, NF Saba, WA Stokes, ZS Buchwald, NC Schmitt	07/01/2023
Quality of life and decisional regret after total glossectomy with laryngectomy: A single-institution case series. Oral oncology	C Amechi, L Ottenstein, A Lang, T McClary, AM Avinger, AJ Burnham, MD Dixon, RD Pentz, NC Schmitt	07/01/2023
Pembrolizumab and cabozantinib in recurrent metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a phase 2 trial. Nature medicine	NF Saba, CE Steuer, A Ekpenyong, A McCook-Veal, K Magliocca, M Patel, NC Schmitt, W Stokes, JE Bates, S Rudra, J Remick, M McDonald, M Abousaud, AC Tan, MZH Fadlullah, R Chaudhary, J Muzaffar, K Kirtane, Y Liu, GZ Chen, DM Shin, Y Teng, CH Chung	04/01/2023
Laryngeal Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Cause, and Risk Factors for Laryngeal Cancer. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America	AB Law, NC Schmitt	04/01/2023
Survival and functional outcomes after total glossectomy with total laryngectomy: Case series from a high-volume tertiary institution. Oral oncology	AJ Burnham, BJ Boyce, AS Kaka, MW El-Deiry, ME Sebelik, HM Baddour, MR Patel, JH Gross, M Nathan, JM Waller, NC Schmitt, L Ottenstein	02/01/2023
The evolving landscape of salivary gland tumors. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians	CE Steuer, GJ Hanna, K Viswanathan, JE Bates, AS Kaka, NC Schmitt, AL Ho, NF Saba	01/01/2023
Critical review of the current and future prospects of VEGF-TKIs in the management of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck. Frontiers in oncology	P Puttagunta, SV Pamulapati, JE Bates, JH Gross, WA Stokes, NC Schmitt, C Steuer, Y Teng, NF Saba	01/01/2023
Statin drugs enhance responses to immune checkpoint blockade in head and neck cancer models. Journal for immunotherapy of cancer	V Kansal, AJ Burnham, BLC Kinney, NF Saba, C Paulos, GB Lesinski, ZS Buchwald, NC Schmitt	01/01/2023
Specimen-Based Resection Margins and Local Control during Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal HPV-Mediated Squamous Cell Carcinoma. ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties	KR Magliocca, AS Kaka, EM Barrow, MB Studer, CC Griffith, J Ernst, T Meade, A Balicki, BJ Boyce, NC Schmitt, AM Bur, AC Schmitt, R Jackson, CE Steuer, JJ Beitler, MR Patel	01/01/2023
Free Flap Fat Volume is Not Associated With Recurrence or Wound Complications in Oral Cancer. OTO open	AJ Burnham, J Wicks, KL Baugnon, MW El-Deiry, NC Schmitt	01/01/2023
ASO Visual Abstract: Team-Based Surgical Scheduling for Improved Patient Access in a High-Volume, Tertiary Head and Neck Cancer Center. Annals of surgical oncology	NC Schmitt, M Ryan, T Halle, A Sherrod, JT Wadsworth, MR Patel, MW El-Deiry	10/01/2022
Team-Based Surgical Scheduling for Improved Patient Access in a High-Volume, Tertiary Head and Neck Cancer Center. Annals of surgical oncology	NC Schmitt, M Ryan, T Halle, A Sherrod, JT Wadsworth, MR Patel, MW El-Deiry	10/01/2022
Survival, functional, and quality of life outcomes between total glossectomy with and without total laryngectomy: A narrative review. American journal of otolaryngology	AJ Burnham, L Ottenstein, BJ Boyce, AS Kaka, MW El-Deiry, HM Baddour, MR Patel, JH Gross, NC Schmitt	01/01/2022
Immunotherapeutic Strategies for Head and Neck Cancer. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America	ZS Buchwald, NC Schmitt	08/01/2021
Atorvastatin is associated with reduced cisplatin-induced hearing loss. The Journal of clinical investigation	KA Fernandez, P Allen, M Campbell, B Page, T Townes, CM Li, H Cheng, J Garrett, M Mulquin, A Clements, D Mulford, C Ortiz, C Brewer, JR Dubno, S Newlands, NC Schmitt, LL Cunningham	01/04/2021
Repurposing Statin Drugs to Decrease Toxicity and Improve Survival Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer. OTO open	RO Bourguillon, WA Stokes, J Dorth, NC Schmitt	01/01/2021

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One star One star One star One star One star	08/25/2024	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.
One star One star One star One star One star	08/21/2024	My only concern is l wish Dr Nicole was easier to get with for appointments. Great Physician, and human being. Truthfully cares.
One star One star One star One star One star	08/20/2024	Good
One star One star One star One star One star	07/18/2024	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..
One star One star One star One star One star	07/18/2024	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.
One star One star One star One star Empty star	06/25/2024	Ok
One star One star One star One star One star	05/07/2024	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.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/02/2024	Great
One star One star One star One star One star	05/01/2024	Dr.Schmidt is an excellent doctor also Dr.Vivas is an excellent doctor
One star One star One star One star One star	04/30/2024	All good!
One star One star One star One star One star	04/17/2024	She was extremely nice and helpful. Made me feel comfortable, even during bad news.
One star One star One star One star One star	03/12/2024	Doctor was very understanding and a great listener. Explained my concerns by providing me with easy to understand language .
One star One star One star One star One star	02/13/2024	Very knowledgeable and sharing in a way that gave great comfort to anxiety of care and timeliness of addressing
One star One star One star One star One star	02/08/2024	Dr. Schmitt was very attentive and took the time to explain things and answer my questions. She is knowledgeable and has a very good bedside manner and would definitely recommend her.
One star One star One star One star One star	02/08/2024	Dr. Schmitt is very good about clear and easy to understand information regarding my care.
One star One star One star One star One star	02/06/2024	Excellent communication about my health issues!
One star One star One star One star One star	02/04/2024	Good listener, very prepared to discuss my situation, kind, seems to be an expert and experienced In treating my condition, very good at explaining.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/24/2024	Great!
One star One star One star One star One star	11/28/2023	Dr. Schmitt is the best
One star One star One star One star One star	11/23/2023	Excellent.
One star One star One star One star One star	11/21/2023	Dr Nicole is a sweetheart!!
One star One star One star One star One star	11/04/2023	Dr. Schmitt is the most caring, attentive doctor I've ever been a patient of.
One star One star One star One star One star	10/04/2023	Dr Schmidt has great bedside manners that established instant trust and confidence in the treatment plan & execution. She is among the best! Thank you Dr. Schmidt for the positive & encouraging outcome.
One star One star One star One star One star	09/19/2023	We absolutely adore Dr. Schmitt and couldn't feel safer in her capable care!
One star One star One star One star One star	09/04/2023	Dr. Schmitt is an amazing doctor. She has a wonderful bedside manner and never makes me feel rushed. I appreciate her caring and knowledge.
One star One star One star One star One star	07/13/2023	Dr. Schmitt was very thorough
One star One star One star One star One star	07/05/2023	Dr Schmidth (Nicole) was very personable however direct and helpful. Excellent Personality but Knowledgeable in her Craft whic gives patient confidence
One star One star One star One star One star	05/23/2023	She knows her field and take her time with me would suggest patient to her.i was very impress with her
One star One star One star One star One star	05/23/2023	Could not ask for better
One star One star One star One star One star	05/04/2023	Dr. Schmitt is excellent. VERY patient and understanding.
One star One star One star One star One star	04/20/2023	Took time to explain to me what was going on
One star One star One star One star One star	03/09/2023	Dr.Schmitt is the only person who has treated me like a person and not just another patient to room or check in. Dr. Schmitt is personable and really wants to understand how you are doing or any concerns.
One star One star One star One star One star	02/28/2023	My experience was very good
One star One star One star One star One star	02/10/2023	Dr Schmitt was very caring of my issues and explained thoroughly all options. She was considerate and respectful and she Is very personable.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/31/2023	Dr. Schmitt is always upfront and honest. I have full confidence in her abilities.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/27/2023	Doctor was great and I could tell my time was all about me and my care
One star One star One star One star One star	11/17/2022	Dr Schmitt is the absolute best.
One star One star One star One star One star	09/27/2022	The Doctors performed very well as a team.