He is the editor of two books about the thyroid and the co-author of a book on neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, Dr. Kaplan has authored more than 75 book chapters, 160 research articles, and a number of other contributions to the medical literature.
Dr. Kaplan previously served as a governor of the American College of Surgeons. He is a past president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, the Chicago Surgical Society, and the Metropolitan Chicago Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He has been a visiting professor at medical schools in Europe, Asia and Australia.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Adrenal Surgery
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Endocrine Cancers
- Thyroid Surgery
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Surgical Association
- Society of University Surgeons
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- International Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- Illinois Surgical Society
- Chicago Surgical Society
- American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Endocrine Society
Practicing Since
- 1961
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Internship
- Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency
- Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania
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