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Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD
4.6 (29 Ratings)
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Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD works in Houston, TX as a General Surgeon and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1993. Dr. Ricardo completed a residency at University Tex Houston. Dr. Ricardo has has worked on more claims relating to Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Ricardo has received an average rating of 4.6 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. They are affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Ricardo also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ricardo practices at Southwest Surgical Associates in Houston, TX.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Surgical Associates-Southwest
    7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 810, Houston, TX 77074
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.6
Based on 29 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Sep 06, 2024
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.
— Sep 06, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tex Houston
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tex Houston
    1999
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Arlene Ricardo, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Ricardo accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ricardo accepts here.

Dr. Ricardo frequently sees patients for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer.

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 General Surgery.

Dr. Ricardo has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 31 years.

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