Dr. James Paul Caplan, MD
Nuclear Medicine Specialist | In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine
5514 Dumfries Dr Houston TX, 77096About
Dr. James Caplan practices Nuclear Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Caplan uses procedures and treatments that apply molecular imaging and molecular therapy. Nuclear Medicine Physicians are trained and certified to provide such procedures as skeletal imaging, glucose metabolic imaging, brain perfusion, blood pool imaging, and thyroid imaging, among many others.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine MD 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Nuclear Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. James Paul Caplan, MD's Expert Contributions
Nuclear Bone Scan compared to Bone Density Test?
No. The Bone Density test measures the amount of calcium crystal there is in the bone to look at your risk for fractures. The Bone Scan looks at the metabolic turnover of the bone crystal looking for evidence of illnesses in the bone such as degenerative disease, infection, injury, or cancer. READ MORE
For which diseases is nuclear medicine used?
While most nuclear medicine procedures are for disease diagnosis, we can treat a fair number of illnesses including some hormonal abnormalities and cancers. READ MORE
How much radiation is used with a nuclear stress test?
It's about the same as a CT scan. READ MORE
How long is a cardiac nuclear stress test?
You should generally schedule yourself for 4-5 hours for nuclear stress test. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Founder Medical Director of Helios Telemedicine for Longevity - Present
- Medical Director and Laboratory Director Titan Men’s Health -
- nuclear medicine physician Emergence Teleradiology, LLC -
- Medical Director and Radiation Safety Officer Southampton Medical Imaging -
- nuclear medicine physician Gulf Coast MRI & Diagnostic -
Professional Memberships
- Obesity Medical Association
- Society of Nuclear Medicine and Metabolic Imaging
Dr. James Paul Caplan, MD's Practice location
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573Get Direction
Dr. James Paul Caplan, MD's reviews
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Get to know Nuclear Medicine Specialist and Obesity Medicine Physician Dr. James Paul Caplan, who serves patients in Texas.
Dr. Caplan is a nuclear medicine specialist with experience in all facets of the field, and a board certified obesity medicine physician. As the Founder and Medical Director of Helios Telemedicine for Longevity, an exclusively telemedicine-focused clinic, his primary focus is on addressing men’s health concerns, particularly symptomatic testosterone deficiency and issues related to overweight and obesity.
“My medical goal has always been to help my patients in their life’s journey to be the healthiest that they can be. Whether in training, as an emergency room physician, or as a nuclear medicine physician, I have tried my best to put my patients’ health and wellbeing first. That’s why I decided to grow into areas where I felt there was a significant need, unhealthy weight and men’s hormone deficiencies. My clinic is online assuring convenience. I do not sell products that I believe you could get elsewhere for less, but will give you advice on which supplements or non-prescription medications I believe may help. I am a physician first and Helios is a clinic first, business second, and the way I give you my time and attention shows it. I just want to treat you the way I would my friends and family.”
Treating patients in Texas, New York, Florida, and Missouri, Dr. Caplan takes on various pivotal roles. He serves as the Medical Director and Laboratory Director at Titan Men’s Health, fulfills the role of a nuclear medicine physician at Emergence Teleradiology, LLC, assumes the position of Medical Director and Radiation Safety Officer at Southampton Medical Imaging, and also practices as a nuclear medicine physician at Gulf Coast MRI & Diagnostic.
His commitment revolves around offering exceptional healthcare to his patients, ensuring accessibility from their preferred locations for concerns related to unhealthy weight or specific men’s hormonal medical issues. With a long-term perspective in mind, he is dedicated to being a supportive and constant presence for his patients throughout their health journey.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Caplan began his journey at Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with his Medical Degree in the class of 1985. Following this, he pursued a residency in surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University from 1985 to 1987. He subsequently transitioned to nuclear medicine, completing a residency at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center from 1990 to 1991.
Thereafter, Dr. Caplan continued to hone his expertise in nuclear medicine with a further residency from 1991 to 1992 at Baylor College of Medicine.
An authority in his field, he is board certified in nuclear medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, and in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
In addition, he is an esteemed member of several professional organizations, including the the Obesity Medical Association and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Metabolic Imaging.
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Nuclear medicine physicians are medical specialists who use tracers, usually radiopharmaceuticals, for diagnosis and therapy. Nuclear medicine procedures are the major clinical applications of molecular imaging and molecular therapy.
Obesity medicine is a field of medicine dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of patients with obesity. Obesity medicine physicians should be skilled in identifying factors which have contributed to obesity and know how to employ methods (behavior modification, pharmacotherapy, and surgery) to treat obesity.
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