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Richard Kaplon, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Danbury, CT

RichardJonathanKaplonMDMHCM, FACS, FACC, FCCP

Thoracic Surgery • Danbury, CT

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief, Cardiac Surgery, Danbury Hospital

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  • Office

    111 Osborne St, Ste 131
    Danbury, CT 06810
    Phone+1 203-739-6950
    Fax+1 203-739-1616

Education & Training

  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityMHCM, Healthcare, 2017 - 2019
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1996 - 1999
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1996
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1999 - 2004
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2000
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Danbury Hospital's New Cardiac Surgery Chief Treats Patients like a 'Member of My Family'
    Danbury Hospital's New Cardiac Surgery Chief Treats Patients like a 'Member of My Family'June 29th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Dr. Richard Kaplon, Dr. Richard Kaplon, MD, Dr. R Kaplon, Dr. Richard Jonathan Kaplon