Summary

Dr. Arlene Ricardo is a surgeon with over three decades of experience serving patients in the Houston area. She earned her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Her surgical expertise spans 33 years of dedicated practice, and she is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese to better serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Ricardo practices at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and is affiliated with the Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute Southwest in Houston, Texas. She specializes in breast health conditions, treating patients with dense breasts, breast cancer, and fibrocystic breasts. Her procedural expertise includes advanced imaging techniques such as scintimammography and ultrasound examinations of the chest and breast. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 33 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio Med School: Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, Texas Med School: UT Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, Texas
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Arlene Esther Ricardo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Arlene Esther Ricardo has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Arlene Esther Ricardo holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Ricardo's NPI number is 1750363495.

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What languages does Dr. Arlene Ricardo speak?
Dr. Arlene Ricardo speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
Where is Dr. Arlene Ricardo's office located?
Dr. Arlene Ricardo's office is located at 7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX, 77074.

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