Lewis J. Kaplan
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Lewis Kaplan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Appendicitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendectomy, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Kaplan is board certified in Surgical Critical Care, 1997 and Surgery, 1996. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 177 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey

Residency

Medical College of Pennsylvania

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Surgical Critical Care, 1997
Surgery, 1996

Fellowships

UPMC Presbyterian

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery University City
3737 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan a top-rated expert for Compartment Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan is classified as an Advanced expert for Compartment Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan specialize in?

While Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Compartment Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Appendicitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan has published 176 articles and abstracts on conditions like Compartment Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan accept my insurance?

Dr. Lewis J. Kaplan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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