Dr. Richard M Alexander, MD

Dr. Richard Alexander specializes in surgery with advanced expertise in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at University of Texas Health System. With five decades of medical practice, Dr. Alexander brings extensive experience to complex cardiac and thoracic procedures. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Alexander maintains affiliations with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and practices across multiple locations in Syracuse, New York and Houston, Texas. His clinical focus includes treating patients with chronic lung disease, COPD, and tobacco use disorder. He performs specialized procedures such as arterial line placement, pulmonary function testing, and sedation management. Patients rate Dr. Alexander 4.4 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic care.