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Dr. Diego Copado, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
5.0 (130)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Diego Copado, MD

Dr. Diego Copado, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Copado, completed a residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. General Surgery Residency|Weill Cornell Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Copado an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Copado works at Houston Methodist in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Pelvic Abscess and Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Copado's Office Locations

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    Houston Methodist Department of Surgery
    18220 State Highway 249 Ste 280, Houston, TX 77070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 737-8465

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Colectomy
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
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Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rectovaginal Fistula
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fissure
Anal Warts
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Carcinoma in Situ
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Endometriosis of Colon
Fecal Incontinence
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pruritus Ani
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Surgery
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Repair
Anorectal Manometry
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bowel Resection
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparotomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
Pelvic Fistula Repair
Pelvic Laparoscopy
Pelvic Surgery
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
Ultrasound
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Advantra
    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Medicare Advantage
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareOregon
    • CareSource
    • Choice Care (Humana)
    • Cigna
    • Coastal Comp Health Network (CCHN)
    • Community Health Choice
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Dimension Health
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
    • First Health
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • Health Net
    • HealthPlus
    • HealthPlus Amerigroup
    • HealthSmart
    • HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Husky Health
    • Imagine Health
    • Independent Medical Systems
    • inHealth
    • INTotal Health
    • Medica
    • Medical Mutual
    • Medicare of Texas
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • National Care Network
    • National Preferred Provider Network
    • Olympus Managed Health Care
    • Peach State Health Plan
    • PHCS
    • Provider Select, Inc.
    • RockPort Health Care
    • Simply Healthcare Plans
    • Staywell (Wellcare)
    • Three Rivers Provider Network
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • US Family Health Plan
    • USA Managed Care Organization
    • Wellcare of Georgia
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    5.0
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    About Dr. Diego Copado, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1588891659
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School|UMDNJ / Rutgers University. Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Houston Methodist Hospital. General Surgery Residency|Weill Cornell Medical College
    Residency
    Internship
    • Houston Methodist Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
    • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
    • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

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    Dr. Diego Copado, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Copado is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Copado has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Copado has seen patients for Pelvic Abscess and Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Copado on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    130 patients have reviewed Dr. Copado. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Copado.

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