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Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD
4.6 (29 Ratings)
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Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Ricardo graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1993 and completed a residency at University Tex Houston.Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Ricardo currently practices at Southwest Surgical Associates and are affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Ricardo has experience treating conditions like Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ricardo received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Ricardo's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ricardo also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ricardo is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Gynecomastia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Abscess
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endometriosis
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lump
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Lung Cancer
Mass
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Mastodynia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy
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Brachytherapy
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Central Line Insertion
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mammosite Catheter Insertion
Osteoporosis Screening
Partial Mastectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Puncture Aspiration
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Ambetter

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Surgical Associates-Southwest
    7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 810, Houston, TX 77074
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ricardo
4.6
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
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1 Star (3)

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Sep 06, 2024
Dr. Ricardo explained everything to me about my breast cancer. She made me feel so much better after explaining to me her recommendations to treat the type of breast cancer I had. Thank you Dr. Ricardo.
— Sep 06, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tex Houston
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tex Houston
    1999
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ricardo's profile.

Dr. Ricardo frequently treats the following conditions: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX