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Dr. Howard Caplan, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 81
Dr. Howard Caplan, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Caplan, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Howard Caplan, MD
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Dr. Howard Caplan, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 81
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience
Dr. Howard Caplan, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Caplan graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore. Dr. Howard Caplan, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 56 years experience. Dr. Caplan currently practices at Chop Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care and are affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Caplan has experience treating conditions like Gynecomastia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Caplan received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Caplan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Caplan is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gynecomastia
Wound Repair
Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia
Wound Repair
Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia
Wound Repair
Breast Reduction
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
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Hidradenitis
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Second-Degree Burns
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Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Skin Lesion
Gynecomastia Repair
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nipple Reconstruction
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
Skin Grafts

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Locations

  1. 1 Dialysis Unit At Chop Buerger Center For Advanced Pediatric Care
    3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-2208
  2. 2 Office
    3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-1000
  3. 3 Pennsylvania Plastic Surgery Associates
    170 S Independence Mall W Ste 646W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 629-1866
  4. 4 Office
    601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 629-1866
  5. 5 Office
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-2208
  6. 6 Surgery Center at King of Prussia
    333 E Lancaster Ave Ste 133, Wynnewood, PA 19096
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 337-3232

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3.3
Based on 7 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Specialties*
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland at Baltimore
    1969
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Caplan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Caplan's profile.

Dr. Howard Caplan, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Yes, Dr. Howard Caplan, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA