Summary

Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s offers patients easy access to online scheduling. Click on the “website” or “Appointments” button to make an appointment online today. For your convenience, Texas Children’s Hospital has more than 10 locations across the greater Houston area ready to provide you and your family with care that’s convenient for you. Our medical providers see patients at our hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, Katy in West Houston, and The Woodlands. Our Specialty Care clinics can be found throughout local communities and provide you with the same level of care you know and expect from Texas Children’s – just closer to home.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 53 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Sheldon L. Kaplan

6621 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030

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Accepts New Patients
53 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University at St. Louis Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sheldon L. Kaplan

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sheldon L. Kaplan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sheldon L. Kaplan has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Bacteremia
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Bacterial Meningitis
  • Bone marrow inflammation (Osteomyelitis)
  • Cat-Scratch Disease
  • Fever
  • Haemophilus Infections
  • Haemophilus Meningitis
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumococcal Pneumonia
  • Recurrence
  • Spleen Diseases (Splenic Diseases)
  • Strep Infection (Streptococcal Infections)
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Louis Childrens Hospital

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1973

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sheldon Kaplan?
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Does Dr. Sheldon Kaplan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sheldon Kaplan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Sheldon Kaplan's office located?
Dr. Sheldon Kaplan's office is located at 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030.
What languages does Dr. Sheldon Kaplan speak?
Dr. Sheldon Kaplan speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sheldon Kaplan affiliated with?
Dr. Sheldon Kaplan is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hospital.

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