
W Ryckman Caplan
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
4228 Houma Blvd Suite 400 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. W Caplan is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Caplan specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Caplan can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Caplan can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1967
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Veronica C. Gillispie MD1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121
- Dr. Kristin Green M.D.1401 Foucher St New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Shontell N. Thomas MD200 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner Louisiana 70065
- Dr. Irene Prechter M.D.3525 Prytania St New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Earl Quinn Peeper M.D.3525 Prytania St New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Susan Cameron Emerson MD1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121