Richard H. Snyder, M.D., MBA, FACP, FCCM

Richard H. Snyder, M.D., MBA, FACP, FCCM 

Professor

Chair

Medicine
Phone: (404) 756-1320
E-mail: rsnyder@msm.edu

Education

POSTGRADUATE:
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Fellowship: Critical Care Medicine

Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Residency: Internal Medicine

Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Internship: Internal Medicine


MEDICAL SCHOOL:
Meharry Medical College
Degree: Doctor of Medicine


GRADUATE:
Regent University 
Degree: Master of Business Administration

Research Interests

Sickle Cell

Dypridamole/Magnesium to Improve Sickle Cell Hydration

Neuropsychological Dysfunction and Neuroimaging Abnormalities in Neurologically Intact Adult Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Epidemiology of Priapism in Sickle Cell Patients

Role of Placental Growth Factor in Sickle Acute Chest Syndrome

Repository of Blood, Bone Marrow, Urine, Buccal Cells, and Skin Tissue from Patients with Non-Malignant Blood Disorders

Measurement of Cognitive Defects in Sickle Cell Patients 

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Publications

Robert Smallridge, Bart Chernow, Richard H. Snyder, Gary P. Zaloga, Kenneth D. Burman. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Activity: A Potential Marker of Tissue Hypothyroidism in Critical Illness.  Arch Intern Med, Vol. 147, Oct 1985.

Gary  P. Zaloga, Bart Chernow, David Cook, Richard H. Snyder, Mark Clapper, John T. O’Brian. Assessment of Calcium Homeostasis in the Critically Ill Patient.  Annals of Surgery. Vol. 202, 587, 1985.

Bart Chernow, A. David Seeland, Richard H. Snyder.  Orders Not to Resuscitate the “DNR Patient.” Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 15, No4, p. 400, April 1987.

Richard H. Snyder, Timothy Endy, Geoffrey Graeber, Brian F. Condon, George Collins, Douglas Whatmore, Gerald Harrington, Cornelius McDermott. Incidence of Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Enzyme Abnormalities as an Indication of ischemic Heart Injury in Vascular Patients Undergoing Surgery.  Abstract:  Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 15, No. 4, p. 400, April 1987.

Richard H. Snyder, Frank Archer, Timothy Endy, Geoffrey Graber, Brian F. Condon, George Collins, Douglas Whatmore, Gerald Hrrington, Cornelius McDermott. Catheter Infection: A Comparison of Two Catheter Maintenance Techniques.  Annals of Surgery, November 1988. 

Honors and Awards

2014: Internal Medicine Attending of the Year Award Mercer University School of Medicine

2008: Ameri-group Community Award for Distinguished Efforts in Promoting the Medical Home For Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

2005: Sentara Health Network CEO Award for Distinction in Sickle Cell Disease Management 

2005: Recognition Award for Clinical Care for Sickle Cell Patients  

1999-1990: Top 10 Teaching Award, Lehigh Valley Hospital   

1990: Army Commendation Medal, Madigan Army Medical Center