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Dr. Diego Copado, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Diego Copado, MD

Dr. Diego Copado, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas and is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball and Houston Methodist Willowbrook 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.

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

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    About Dr. Diego Copado, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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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
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    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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