Overview
Richard Caplan is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Caplan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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Locations
6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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 Caplan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Caplan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Caplan by calling their office at 713-441-5141. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Caplan a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Caplan is classified as an Advanced expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, 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 Caplan specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Caplan is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Caplan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Caplan has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Paget Disease of the Breast. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Caplan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Caplan accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Caplan accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-441-5141 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.
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- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Caplan isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Caplan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Caplan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Caplan isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Caplan isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Caplan isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Caplan isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Caplan isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. Caplan isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Caplan isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Caplan isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Caplan isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.