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Dr. Richard Kaplon is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With 37 years of experience in cardiac and chest surgery, he has developed extensive expertise in complex surgical procedures of the heart and chest. Dr. Kaplon communicates with patients in English.
He practices at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and sees patients in Carmel, New York. Dr. Kaplon specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including cases specific to women, and addresses heart muscle blood flow problems. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, and he also performs diagnostic heart testing and lung function evaluations to help determine the best treatment approach for each patient.
He practices at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and sees patients in Carmel, New York. Dr. Kaplon specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including cases specific to women, and addresses heart muscle blood flow problems. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, and he also performs diagnostic heart testing and lung function evaluations to help determine the best treatment approach for each patient.
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Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Dr. Richard Kaplon
672 Stoneleigh AveCarmel, NY 10512 Tel: (845) 279-2000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 37 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Italian, Spanish | |
| Carmel , NY | Brooklyn , NY | Pomona , NY | Trumbull , CT |
| Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Toronto Medical School | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kaplon
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Kaplon has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Kaplon has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School
New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989
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