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Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
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Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
New Braunfels, TX
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD is a General Surgeon in New Braunfels, TX.

About

Dr. Oppeltz graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD is a General Surgeon in New Braunfels, TX and has 24 years experience. Dr. Oppeltz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Children's Hospital of San Antonio and Resolute Health Hospital. Dr. Oppeltz has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Oppeltz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Oppeltz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Preferred PPO
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    Blue Advantage HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Christus Santa Rosa Specialty Clinic-New Braunfels
    730 N Houston Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (830) 620-5393
  2. 2 Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels
    600 N Union Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (830) 606-9111

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. Richard Oppeltz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Oppeltz's profile.

Dr. Oppeltz frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Appendicitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of San Antonio and Resolute Health Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX