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Personal profile
Personal profile
After completing his surgical oncology fellowship, Dr. Kaplan joined Baylor College of Medicine´s department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He became full professor and director of their division of Gynecologic Oncology in 1979. Dr. Kaplan joined Houston Methodist Hospital in 2005 as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including the Golden Forceps Award for outstanding medical student education, and was named as one of the Best Doctors in America from 1995 through 2003. Dr. Kaplan is a member of several professional societies including the American Cancer Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Surgeons, and is a founding member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.
Research interests
Dr. Kaplan´s primary area of research is the development and refinement of procedures for early identification and treatment of gynecological tumors. He is also interested in the development of reconstructive procedures for problems that occur following radical pelvic surgery.
Education/Academic qualification
MD, Columbia University College of Surgeons and Physicians
… → May 31 1955
Award Date: May 31 1995
Surgical Oncology, Clinical Fellowship, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Jan 1 1962 → Dec 31 1963
Award Date: Dec 31 1963
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Residency, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Jan 1 1956 → Dec 31 1963
Award Date: Dec 31 1963
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Internship, University of Miami
Jan 1 1955 → Dec 31 1956
Award Date: Dec 31 1956
Free-text keywords
- Gynecologic oncology
- Pathology
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Internet Use by Gynecologic Oncology Patients and Its Relationship with Anxiety
Corrales, D. M., Wells, A. E., Radecki Breitkopf, C., Pena, G., Kaplan, A. L., King, L. S., Robazetti, S. C. & Dinh, T. A., Mar 4 2018, In: Journal of Health Communication. 23, 3, p. 299-305 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Scopus citations -
Tumor-to-tumor metastasis with Endometrial carcinoma metastatic to squamous cell carcinoma of vulva: The first reported case
Wimmer, J. L., Coffey, D. M., Kaplan, A. L., Ayala, A. G. & Ro, J. Y., Dec 2013, In: Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. 137, 12, p. 1825-1828 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Scopus citations -
The effect of monthly resident reflection on achieving rotation goals
Toy, E. C., Harms, K. P., Morris, R. K., Simmons, J. R., Kaplan, A. L. & Ownby, A. R., Jan 2009, In: Teaching and Learning in Medicine. 21, 1, p. 15-19 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Scopus citations -
Monophasic synovial sarcoma arising in the vulva: A case report and review of the literature
White, B. E., Kaplan, A. L., Lopez-Terrada, D. H., Ro, J., Benjamin, R. S. & Ayala, A., Apr 2008, In: Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. 132, 4, p. 698-702 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
19 Scopus citations -
Is fetal anatomic assessment on follow-up antepartum sonograms clinically useful?
Toy, E., Montealegre, A. I., Fernandez, L. P., Harms, K. & Kaplan, A. L., Jan 1 2007, In: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. 26, 9, p. 1175-1179 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations