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Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Clinical Pharmacology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer, biliary atresia, cancer, and more.

1665 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

1-855-824-7262

Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD is a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and clinical pharmacology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Cancer Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion.

Office Locations

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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UCHealth Cancer Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion

1500 Park Central Drive 2nd Level
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

(720) 848-0000

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University of Colorado Medicine

1665 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

1-855-824-7262

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Some issues Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Their targets include people such as Richard Schulick, chairman of surgery at University of Colorado Hospital.”—"New era takes wing for business in Japan", The Denver Post, June 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were open surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	117
endocrine surgery	15
gastrointestinal procedures	15
open surgery	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, excision and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	162
endocrine surgery	14
excision	19
gastrointestinal procedures	14
open surgery	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were open surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	156
endocrine surgery	14
gastrointestinal procedures	14
open surgery	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were open surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	123
endocrine surgery	11
gastrointestinal procedures	11
open surgery	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were open surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	154
endocrine surgery	13
gastrointestinal procedures	13
open surgery	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Aurora, CO were diagnostic procedures, excision, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

abdominal surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	115
endocrine surgery	13
excision	19
gastrointestinal procedures	13
open surgery	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Cancer Care - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

Mines & Associates

Cigna ( EXCEPT for Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Integrated Health Plans/Claritev

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

Colorado Access

Aetna ( EXCEPT Aetna Whole Health)

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

MultiPlan/Claritev

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network

TRICARE/TRIWest

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

Select Health

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,596 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,596
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$41 LUTONIX $41
Ethicon US, LLC	$22 Echelon Flex $22
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$15 VIABAHN Endoprosthesis $15

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,750
Food and Beverage	$868
Travel and Lodging	$56

Research Payments

Dr. Richard David Schulick, MBA, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $25,000.

Biography

Dr. Richard Schulick's medical specialty is clinical pharmacology, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). After attending Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Schulick completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Areas of expertise for Dr. Schulick include cancer surgery, biliary atresia, and pancreatic cancer. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Schulick (or staff) speaks Thai and Italian. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.