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Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD
General Surgery* Age 50
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Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD

General Surgery* Age 50
New Braunfels, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD is a General Surgeon in New Braunfels, TX.
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Dr. Oppeltz graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD is a General Surgeon in New Braunfels, TX and has 26 years experience. Dr. Oppeltz currently practices at Christus Santa Rosa Specialty Clinic-New Braunfels and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, Resolute Health Hospital and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center. Dr. Oppeltz has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Oppeltz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Oppeltz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Lipomas
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Appendicitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Intestinal Obstruction
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gastroparesis
Ventral Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Wound Repair
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Alliance EPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Preferred Care Blue PPO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Oppeltz's profile.

Dr. Oppeltz frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, Resolute Health Hospital and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Oppeltz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

    1301 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX

  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center

    2827 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX

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