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Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (28)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Dr. Ricardo, completed a residency at University Tex Houston. Patients rated Dr. Ricardo an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Ricardo works at Practice in Houston, TX with other offices in Stafford, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ricardo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southwest Surgical Associates Llp
    7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 810, Houston, TX 77074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 772-1200
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    13811 Murphy Rd, Stafford, TX 77477 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 772-1200
  3. 3
    Memorial Hermann Southwest Geripsych Unit
    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 456-5000

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

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Breast Cancer
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Cancer
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Lump
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Abdominal Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Diseases
Breast Pain
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
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Endometriosis
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hemorrhoids
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lump
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Lung Cancer
Mass
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Mastodynia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy
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Brachytherapy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Central Line Insertion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mammosite Catheter Insertion
Osteoporosis Screening
Partial Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Stereotaxis
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    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Golden Rule
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    • Humana
    • Humana Health Plan of Texas
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1750363495
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Tex Houston
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Tex Houston
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • State University of New York at Buffalo
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ricardo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ricardo has seen patients for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ricardo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Ricardo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ricardo.

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