Are you a healthcare professional?
Is this your profile?
background
background
Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD

Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Danbury, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

111 Osborne St Ste 131 Danbury, CT 06810

Make an Appointment

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kaplon specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Kaplon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaplon

5.0
14 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
100%
100%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
0%
0%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Dr. Kaplan Saved My Life!
Doctor Kaplon saved my life in 2013 the day before Valentines Day! He did a 6 way bypass on my heart. It is now September 2023 and I'm 73. Appear to be doing well with no problems. I Thank GOD and Doctor Kaplon for extending my life. Sincerely.....Stephen Worrell
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Stephen Worrell – Sep 13, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr. Kaplan repaired my Widow Maker August Of 2008
Dr.Kaplan saved my life. In 2007 I was very weak and diagnosed with a Widow Maker. I died in the surgery, my Mother came to me and told me that I could not cross over..there would be serious things to attend to. I was very weak for three months after and quite discouraged. I started walking a very short distance everyday and became well enough to thrive and adore life again. I am eternally thankful to Dr. Kaplan for many many reasons. I delved into health strategies and called scientists in Canada. I have been on a protocol that is working for me and next month will be 73 years old. I do get short of breath from time to time and then just double up on my determination and protocols. Without Dr. Kaplan I could not have lived all this time to see many miracles and amazing occurrences. He is a Brilliant Physician that has changed many lives. No one expected me to live for so many years and I am eternally grateful to God and Dr. Kaplan. Here is to 15 more vibrant years. God Bless You
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Hannagan Stefanic Carr – Jul 25, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
I am coming up on my 14th anniversary of my bi-pass surgery and feel better than I did in 2007. I am forever thank full for Dr Kaplon's talent and abilities and concern.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jon Maloney – Apr 27, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr. Kaplon performed my triple by pass 16 years ago. I never had one problem from the time of the surgery. He is also a very kind, compassionate man.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Nevada City – Jan 06, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr. Kaplon coordinated the surgery in a week. I went in late September 2017. The initial reason for the surgery was a thoracic aortic graft. During the 6 hour surgery, he also did a triple bypass, repaired 2 valves, and tidied up a few other things. I was in ICU for 2 days, and 3 days in a regular room. There is no pain with this procedure, but I was tired for a couple of weeks. There were no complications. I was happy with everyone involved in this surgery and recovery. Dr. Kaplon is great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff Jensen in Sacramento, CA – Aug 04, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr. Kaplon recently performed a quintuple bypass for me. Once a competitive athlete, pre-surgery I could not walk to my front mailbox. I should be dead. Dr. Kaplon not only saved my life, at 59 I’m making incredible progress with my cardio. workouts. This doctor has skills that I shall forever be thankful for.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gregg Sanders in Granite Bay, CA – Jun 27, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr. Kaplon replaced one of my valves and repaired a second one. Without the surgery I was warned that I only had up to one year to live. The surgery was performed 4 years ago and here I am, my heart getting stronger with every passing day. My heart rate went from 15 to 50. I thank the doctor from the bottom of my heart.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jennie Allen in Carmichael, CA – May 20, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr Kaplon did my surgery about 7 years ago and I am writing this in great health. He instilled confidence with his first visit the night before the surgery. Going over the what was to be done and could be done. Well it went from a 3 way to a 5 way during surgery. I have finally found a way to recommended him and thank him again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Larry Bilger in Roseville CA – Mar 19, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Dr. Kaplon is WONDERFUL!!! We are forever GRATEFUL!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Gevorg M in Sacramento – Nov 09, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
Absolutely the best both in competence and patient care. He is a gifted surgeon who cares. Not too many fit under those two categories simultaneously.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gabriel Vivas in Sacramento, CA – Feb 19, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?
I had a very serious Widow Maker. I was incredibly week and unable to breath. Dr.Kaplon literally saved my life. I was told that I only had days to live..this Dr.was indeed brilliant , as well as very convincing as to what to do to maintain my life. That operation was preformed 8 years ago..and everyday I thank God for having a Dr. Who was enormously gifted, exacting and to the point. I'm still here Dr. Kaplon..and taking many supplements to assure a very healthy heart. God Bless You, my friend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Hannagan Stefanic in Folsom, Calif. – Aug 31, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Kaplon?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Kaplon?

About Me

care philosophy

My philosophy of care is to treat everyone as if they are a member of my family.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Cleveland Clinic; General Surgery Nyu Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Cardiopulmonary Transplantation Columbia Presbyterian Medial Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • General Surgery New York University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cardiovascular Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Nuvance Health Cardiothoracic Surgery-Danbury111 Osborne St Ste 131 Danbury, CT 06810
1
Nuvance Health Rheumatology-Southbury22 Old Waterbury Rd Southbury, CT 06488
2
Opticare Eye Health Centers Inc.40 Cross St Norwalk, CT 06851
3

Practice

Office672 Stoneleigh Ave Carmel, NY 10512
4
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Tue: 10:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality