Overview
Richard Allen is a Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, Entropion, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Allen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Richard Allen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Allen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Allen by calling their office at 713-798-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Allen a top-rated expert for Ptosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Allen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ptosis, 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. Richard Allen specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Allen is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Chalazion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard Allen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Allen has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ptosis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Allen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Allen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ChalazionDr. Allen isDistinguished. Learn about Chalazion.
- EntropionDr. Allen isDistinguished. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Allen isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Allen isDistinguished. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- PtosisDr. Allen isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Experienced
- AmebiasisDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Amebiasis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BlepharitisDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.