Overview
Richard Tapnio is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Tapnio is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
6411 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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard H. Tapnio
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Tapnio?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Tapnio by calling their office at 713-704-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard H. Tapnio a top-rated expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard H. Tapnio is classified as an Advanced expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 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 H. Tapnio specialize in?
While Dr. Richard H. Tapnio is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, and Secondary Peritonitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Richard H. Tapnio participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard H. Tapnio has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard H. Tapnio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard H. Tapnio accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard H. Tapnio accepts most major insurance plans, including Community Health and Friday Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-4000 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
- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Tapnio isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Tapnio isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- CirrhosisDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastrostomyDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- PeritonitisDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Tapnio isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.