Pediatrics

Richard Shell, MD

Section Chief, Pulmonary Medicine

Richard D. Shell, MD, is a distinguished pediatric pulmonologist specializing in the care of children with complex respiratory disorders, particularly neuromuscular diseases, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. As Section Chief of Pulmonary Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, he serves a pediatric patient population, including those with chronic and treatment-intensive conditions requiring m

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (ABPN)
Pediatric Pulmonology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Medical College of Ohio (MD, 1993)
Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1996)
Fellowship: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Pediatric Pulmonology, 1999)

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Pulmonology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric PulmonologyPediatric AsthmaCystic Fibrosis

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Berger Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Languages

English, French[2]

Conditions Dr. Shell treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shell accept Aetna insurance?

Richard Shell's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shell practice?

Richard Shell practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Berger Hospital, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.

What does Dr. Shell specialize in?

Richard Shell is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Pulmonology.

What is Dr. Shell's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Medical College of Ohio (MD, 1993); Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1996); Fellowship: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Pediatric Pulmonology, 1999).