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Richard Z. Kaplan, MD

About Richard Z. Kaplan, MD

Dr. Kaplan is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1988. He has been practicing primary care pediatrics in the CHOP Care Network locations in Delaware County ever since.

Titles

Pediatrician

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatrics

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA

Residency

Pediatrics - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Patient experience rating

(based on 259 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.8 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Kaplan was a good listener and considered all information I shared about my daughter. He was gentle and kind to my daughter.

    5 of 5
    Dec 25, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan is one of the best doctors CHOP has

    5 of 5
    Nov 30, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan is fantastic. He shows genuine concern for his patients and educates the parents on the condition, gives several options for treatment, and helps parents make informed decisions about the best care. He thinks about his patient's long term and not just treating a specific condition at a point in time. He truly cares and wants what's best for his patients while also making sure parents are given the right information to help in being a part of their child's healthcare.

    5 of 5
    Nov 12, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan was thorough, reviewed past history and was considerate and kind. Such a wonderful experience

    5 of 5
    Oct 24, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan is such an amazing doctor, very patient and caring, he took his time to address my concerns, make recommendations, My children are very happy with him.

    5 of 5
    Oct 04, 2024
  • Wonderful doctor! Dr Kaplan was very present during our visit: he was attentive and listened, he explained things clearly, he showed care and empathy, and he had a great rapport with my son. We are so happy he is our doctor!

    5 of 5
    Sep 25, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan is the best in the business. So grateful he's been around for a while and my kids get to also have him as a pediatrician as I did.

    5 of 5
    Sep 17, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan was clear and concise. He offered quick feedback and was kind to my son while he was in pain.

    5 of 5
    Aug 24, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan is fantastic!

    5 of 5
    Aug 23, 2024
  • Dr Kaplan is great, very knowledgeable and always makes my son feel comfortable.

    5 of 5
    Aug 09, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan is the best! He is definitely one of the main reasons why we're with CHOP

    5 of 5
    Aug 08, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan was very attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to help our sick child.

    5 of 5
    Jul 11, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan is the best example of what a doctor should be and look like, his level of concern and knowledge was amazing, although he may have seen may kids that day, he truly made me and my daughter feel like we were his ONLY patients. I have been coming to this office for 18 years and I have seen many staff come and go. But one thing I know Dr. Kaplan has been consistent with his care and concern for ALL of my kids and I truly appreciate him .

    5 of 5
    Jul 10, 2024
  • Really wonderful experience. Felt listened to, doctor explained relevant information, thought-process, potential treatments. Very compassionate and professional.

    5 of 5
    May 12, 2024
  • Our child has been dealing with an issue for several years, and we are thrilled with the care he has been receiving. Various treatment options and the possible side effects have been explained to both us and our child. Every step along the way we are given guidance, but are able to make our own decisions. And there are frequent check ins to see how any new steps are working out and if we have any questions.

    5 of 5
    Apr 16, 2024
  • We always have a good experience with Dr Kaplan

    5 of 5
    Mar 05, 2024
  • Always the best experience. Thanks to Dr. K and his staff for always listening and providing excellent guidance and advice.

    5 of 5
    Feb 19, 2024
  • Very thorough exam, didn't feel like visit was rushed. Answered all questions asked even if visit was longer.

    5 of 5
    Feb 09, 2024
  • He addressed all our concerns and assured us we were doing good as first time parents.

    4.8 of 5
    Feb 01, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan has been seeing my doctor since she was born and I cannot fully describe his level of patience and care with her. Hands down one of the best CHoP has to offer.

    5 of 5
    Jan 29, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan was so great and made my son feel at ease. Really appreciated the time he spent with us!

    5 of 5
    Jan 26, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan was wonderful. Always engaging and takes the time to talk to the boys. Really appreciate his expertise!

    5 of 5
    Jan 26, 2024
  • Great experience. The Doctor very knowledgeable.

    5 of 5
    Jan 26, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan is always amazing with my boys. I appreciate him very much. He's respectful to me and my feelings on things and respectful to my boys. I always appreciate his advice and care for my boys

    5 of 5
    Jan 22, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan listened to all of our concerns. He followed up several times on the phone after our appointment, checking in on how our son was doing. Dr. Kaplan is kind, genuine and personal.

    5 of 5
    Jan 05, 2024
  • Dr. Kaplan was fantastic with engaging our child directly to explore any questions or concerns.

    5 of 5
    Nov 08, 2023
  • Dr Kaplan is great, he listens to my concerns, and helps my kids without judgement

    5 of 5
    Oct 29, 2023
  • Dr. Kaplan Is absolutely wonderful and caring

    5 of 5
    Sep 21, 2023
  • I loved that Dr. Kaplan was analytical, thorough, and organized in the care he gave and methods he prescribed.

    5 of 5
    Sep 14, 2023
  • Extremely happy with Dr. Kaplan. He is amazing and even provided additional forms that we would need to be completed within the next 6 mo. He listened and addressed any questions and taking the time to touch all areas. Directed all questions to my son, which is great for them to respond. Outstanding as always!

    5 of 5
    Aug 31, 2023
  • Great experience, love seeing Dr. Kaplan

    5 of 5
    Aug 13, 2023
  • Dr. Kaplan has always been so wonderful to my son. He's a great doctor!

    5 of 5
    Aug 13, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown above from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. We are committed to true transparency. However, to ensure the comments are fair and correctly attributed, we review each one before posting to the website. We exclude entire comments that disclose patient’s protected health information, are off-topic, or include other confidential or inappropriate content. Comments will appear on provider bios only if providers have a minimum number of comments. Comments are shared internally for education purposes to ensure that we are doing our very best for the patients and families for whom we are privileged to care. The comments are submitted by patients and families and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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