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Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
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Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 15 years experience. They graduated from Ut Health Sciences Center At San Antonio. They currently practice at Houston Methodist Department of Surgery and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Tapia has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tapia is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Smith Tower
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 Comprehensive Care Center
    8520 Broadway St Ste 220, Pearland, TX 77584

Experience and Background Check

Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Ventral Hernia
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Vein Treatment
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Apr 27, 2024
Great communication with family without rushing, kind,. Had a robotic assisted inguinal hernia repair with excellent outcome; no pain, no big scar and healing fast. My daughter said; A surgeon with the best bed side manners “
Martha I Castro — Apr 27, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • ``I take pride in delivering patient-centered, high-quality care, with specific attention to clear communication, education, and engagement of patients and their families in their disease processes. It is a privilege to care for patients when they are at their most vulnerable, and my goal as a physician is to treat each patient and their family with the utmost compassion and respect.``

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD is a general surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ut Health Sciences Center At San Antonio in 2009. She specializes in General Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Ut Health Sciences Center At San Antonio
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2017
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tapia's profile.

Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nicole Tapia, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Dr. Tapia has over 15 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

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