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Dr. Richard Caplan, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Richard Caplan, MD
4.6 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
Dr. Richard Caplan, MD
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Dr. Richard Caplan, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Caplan graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed a residency at University Tx Affil Hospital. Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX. Dr. Caplan currently practices at Houston Methodist and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Caplan received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Caplan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Caplan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Department of Surgery
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030
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Experience and Background Check

Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallbladder Removal
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallbladder Removal
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gynecomastia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Excision of Breast Tumor
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Breast Abscess
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Nipple Reconstruction
Oophorectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Thymectomy
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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4.6
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Sep 04, 2024
Dr. Caplan sat down with me and explained everything about my medical issue, including details about the surgery. He answered all my questions thoroughly.
— Sep 04, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX. He specializes in General Surgery and Breast Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tx Affil Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tx Affil Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Caplan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Caplan's profile.

Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Caplan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

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