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Memorial Hermann
Southwest Clinic
- 7777 Southwest Fwy Suite 810B Houston, Texas 77074
- Phone: 713.772.1200
- Fax: 713.988.7243
Arlene E. Ricardo, MD, FACS
Dr. Arlene Ricardo was born and raised in New York. The second of four daughters, her parents instilled the values of hard work and family. In 1977, her mother died of breast cancer. This event helped to inspire her to help and treat women with breast cancer and their families. She has seen the great advancements in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer over the past several decades.
Dr. Ricardo is knowledgeable in the most modern diagnostic tests and is trained in the most up-to-date treatment and breast surgery procedures available for breast cancer patients. To find out more visit her website at http://www.drricardo.net/
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ricardo is highly involved in providing outstanding cancer services at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. She is chairperson of the Cancer Committee since 2008. She also serves on the Medical Executive Committee representing cancer services. She is an advocate for all patients with a cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Arlene Ricardo currently makes her home with her husband in Missouri City, Texas. She enjoys travel, reading, and cooking.
Experience
General Surgeon, Southwest Surgical Associates, LLP, October 2014-Present
General Surgeon, Surgical Diseases of the Breast, July 1999-September 2014
Education
Fellowship Surgical Endoscopy and Laparoscopy
The University of Texas – Houston Medical School, July 1995 – June 1996
General Surgery Residency
The University of Texas – Houston Medical School, July 1994 – June 1995, July 1996 – June 1999
Internship, Department of Surgery
The University of Texas – Houston Medical School, July 1993 – June 1994
Doctor of Medicine
State University of New York at Buffalo, August 1989 – May 1993
Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
State University of New York at Albany, September 1981-May 1985
Cum Laude
Honors
Most Compassionate Doctor, 2011
ABI Woman of the Year in Medicine & Healthcare, 2010
H Texas Magazine, Top Doctors for Women, July 2007
H Texas Magazine, Top Doctors for Women, April 2005
Honored Member, Strathmore’s Who’s Who, Edition 2002-3
LifetimeTV series “WOMEN DOCS” Episode 2, Houston, TX 2001
Magna Cum Laude Graduate, SUNY- Buffalo, 1993
Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, 1992
John Paroski Memorial Award, 1992
Cum Laude Graduate, SUNY- Albany, 1985
Lion’s Club Scholarship Award, 1981
Professional Organizations
American Board of Surgery, 2000-present
American Society of Breast Surgeons, 2000- present
Honored Member, Strathmores’s Who’s Who, lifetime member
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1992- present
Harris County Medical Society, 1993- present
Texas Medical Association, 1993- present
American College of Surgeons, 1997-present
Clinic Locations
Memorial Hermann Southwest
Hospital Affiliations
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Memorial Hermann Southwest Surgery Center
Altus Houston Hospital
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center