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Dr. Richard Alexander, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Richard Alexander, MD
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Dr. Richard Alexander, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Richard Alexander, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Houston, TX
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48 years of experience
Dr. Richard Alexander, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Alexander graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1976 and completed a residency at Suny Upstate Medical Center|University Tex Med Branch.Dr. Richard Alexander, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Alexander currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. At present, Dr. Alexander received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Alexander's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Alexander is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Aortic Aneurysm
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Abdominal Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Wound Repair
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Endocarditis
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Megacolon
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bunion Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Lobectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lobectomy
Open Segmentectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • GHI CBP
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Open Access Plus
    SureFit Houston
    Cigna HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Texas Surgical Associates PA
    7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 201, Houston, TX 77074
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 265-3100
  2. 2 Wichita Falls Heart Clinic PLLC
    2101 9th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 766-3190
  3. 3 Crouse Health
    736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 464-1857
  4. 4 Upstate Adult Cardiac Surgery
    739 Irving Ave Ste 640, Syracuse, NY 13210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 464-6255

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • University Tex Med Branch
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Suny Upstate Medical Center|University Tex Med Branch
    1983
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alexander, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alexander's profile.

Dr. Richard Alexander, MD is affiliated with University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY