Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Richard E. Caplan

General Surgery
Office
6550 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
6
conditions
Office
6550 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Richard Caplan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Caplan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Caplan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
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.

2 Total Publications

Hemangioma of the male breast: Presentation after thorn injury.
Hemangioma of the male breast: Presentation after thorn injury.
Journal: BJR case reports
Published: November 06, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard E. Caplan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Caplan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. Caplan specialize in?

While Dr. Richard E. 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 E. Caplan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard E. Caplan has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Paget Disease of the Breast. You can view a list of Dr. Richard E. 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 E. Caplan accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard E. 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

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