Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD
Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD
Overview
Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD works in Houston, TX as
They are board certified in
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Medicare
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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GEHA
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MultiPlan PPO
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Southwest Surgical Associates-Southwest7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 810, Houston, TX 77074Monday08:30 - 17:00Tuesday08:30 - 17:00Wednesday08:30 - 17:00Thursday08:30 - 17:00Friday08:30 - 17:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr. Ricardo explained everything to me about my breast cancer. She made me feel so much better after explaining to me her recommendations to treat the type of breast cancer I had. Thank you Dr. Ricardo.
About Me
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Education
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University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
1993
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Internship
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University Tex Houston
1994
Residency
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University Tex Houston
1999
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Ricardo accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ricardo accepts here.
Dr. Ricardo's office is located at 7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 810 Houston, TX 77074.
Dr. Ricardo frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Ricardo speaks Spanish. See Dr. Ricardo's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Ricardo has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 29 times.
Dr. Ricardo is board certified in
Dr. Ricardo has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 31 years.
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