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Richard Kaplon, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Danbury, CT, Danbury Hospital

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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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
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • 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 (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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

Hospital Affiliations