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Dr. Richard Caplan, MD

General Surgery
4.5 (17)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Richard Caplan, MD

Dr. Richard Caplan, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Caplan, completed a residency at University Tx Affil Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Caplan an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Caplan works at Houston Methodist in Houston, TX. 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. Caplan's Office Locations

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    Houston Methodist Department of Surgery
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 565-8902

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    About Dr. Richard Caplan, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1831170166
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Tx Affil Hosp
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Tx Affil Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Houston Methodist Hospital

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