Summary

Dr. Richard Knight is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and transplant surgery. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With 43 years of experience in the field, Dr. Knight brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Knight is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and practices in Houston, Texas. His expertise includes treating patients with kidney transplant rejection and chronic kidney disease. He performs comprehensive metabolic panels and creatinine clearance tests to monitor kidney function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard James Knight has 2 locations

Houston Methodist Department Of Surgery

6550 Fannin St Ste 1501Houston, TX 77030
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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Dr. Richard James Knight, MDDr. Malik Kutty, MDDr. Young Hwan Chun, MDDr. Michael Reader, MD
SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.3 
4.8 
43 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXThe Woodlands , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard James Knight

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Devoted Health
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • State Farm
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard James Knight has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard James Knight has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Richard Knight speak?
Dr. Richard Knight speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Richard Knight accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Knight has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Knight affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Knight is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.
Does Dr. Richard Knight accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Knight accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Richard Knight accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard Knight has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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