4.4
44 Ratings with 11 written Reviews
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.
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
- 33 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
- University Of Texas Health Science Center
- 11 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Dr. Arlene Esther Ricardo, MD | Dr. Michael Yaakovian, MD | Dr. Aman Barkat Ali, MD | Dr. Asheesh Bothra, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | Speaks Hebrew | Speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu | Speaks English |
| Houston , TX | Sugar Land , TX | Sugar Land , TX | Sugar Land , TX |
| Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo | Med School: Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center | Med School: Sardar Patel Medical College |
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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
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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- Which hospitals is Dr. Arlene Ricardo affiliated with?
- Dr. Arlene Ricardo is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Heart And Vascular Institute Southwest.
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