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Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD
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Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Danbury, CT.
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Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Danbury, CT
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Danbury, CT.

About

Dr. Kaplon graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Cardiothoracic Surgery Cleveland Clinic; General Surgery Nyu Medical Center.Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Danbury, CT and has 35 years experience. Dr. Kaplon currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy General Hospital. At present, Dr. Kaplon received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Kaplon's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kaplon is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
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Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bladder Surgery
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
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Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
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Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
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Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Bladder Neck
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Nuvance Health Cardiothoracic Surgery-Danbury
    111 Osborne St Ste 131, Danbury, CT 06810
  2. 2 Rheumatology-Southbury
    22 Old Waterbury Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
  3. 3 Norwalk Hospital Physicians and Surgeons
    24 Stevens St, Norwalk, CT 06850
  4. 4 Office
    672 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 12:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:30
  5. 5 Cardiac Surgery West Medical Corporation
    3941 J St Ste 270, Sacramento, CA 95819
    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

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Sep 13, 2023
Doctor Kaplon saved my life in 2013 the day before Valentines Day! He did a 6 way bypass on my heart. It is now September 2023 and I'm 73. Appear to be doing well with no problems. I Thank GOD and Doctor Kaplon for extending my life. Sincerely.....Stephen Worrell
Stephen Worrell — Sep 13, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • General Surgery New York University Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Cleveland Clinic; General Surgery Nyu Medical Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Columbia Presbyterian Medial Center
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kaplon's profile.

Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA