Overview
Rick Vavolizza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 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. Rick Vavolizza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rick Vavolizza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rick Vavolizza by calling their office at 713-792-2121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rick Vavolizza a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rick Vavolizza is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Rick Vavolizza specialize in?
While Dr. Rick Vavolizza is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Gastroschisis, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Rick Vavolizza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rick Vavolizza has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Rick Vavolizza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rick Vavolizza accept my insurance?
Dr. Rick Vavolizza accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-2121 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
- Experienced
- Breast CancerDr. Vavolizza isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- GastroschisisDr. Vavolizza isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- GastrostomyDr. Vavolizza isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Vavolizza isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.