Rita Kaplon

Rita Kaplon, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Laurel OB/GYN

41 Oakland Road
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 253-5381 Fax: (828) 253-9087

Education

Residency: Wake Forest University

Medical School: Ohio State University

Undergraduate School: Oberlin College

Hospital Affiliations

Mission Health System, including the Memorial and St. Joseph’s campuses in Asheville, NC

Dr. Rita Kaplon grew up in Johnson City, TN and has resided in Asheville, NC since the summer of 2019.

She attended Oberlin College in Ohio where she earned her B.A. in neuroscience and a minor in Chemistry. Besides excelling in her studies, she was also all conference and team captain of Oberlin’s volleyball team.

Dr. Kaplon received her medical degree at The Ohio State University in 2015 before completing her residency at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2019.

Dr. Kaplon and her husband moved to Asheville with their toddler to join Laurel OB/GYN in 2019. She is a proud mother who keeps busy with her son in various toddler-friendly activities around Asheville and the outdoors.

Providing evidenced-based care women’s health has been a passion of Dr. Kaplon’s since her late teens. She values patient autonomy and prioritizes shared decision making with her patients, therefore, ensuring they feel empowered and aware of their health.

Outside of practicing medicine, Rita enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as cooking and hiking.

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OB Care

Very nice, took time for me, and answered all questions.

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Obstetrical Ultrasound

She was very thorough and a great listener. Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

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IUD Insertion / Removal

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OB Care

Wonderfully, friendly, supportive doctor who listens to you. She was very nice to my 2yr old as well.

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Annual Exam

Dr. Kaplan is always very thorough and kind.

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Annual Exam

Dr Kaplon and staff are kind, efficient and thorough. Always.

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Office Visit / Follow-up

I was seen quickly and felt heard.

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OB Care

Dr Kaplon and her team were thorough, and informative. Wait times were long. I do not like notes showing up in the portal that we haven't discussed.

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Prescription Medication / Rx Refill

I felt that my concerns were heard and I was taken seriously by the provider.

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Annual Exam

She listens

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Pap Smear

Everyone is so kind and friendly, and the wait time is minimal

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OB Care

Dr. Kaplon was thorough and took her time in answering my questions and talking about my experience. I felt listened to and heard throughout the appointment. I did not feel rushed or that it was just a drive by check in.

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Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

Dr. Kaplon listened intently to each of my concerns and did not make me feel bad about any of them. She answered with clear answers that helped relive my fears. I felt so much better after our call and I’m so thankful it was her that I could talk to about my sons heart.

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OB Care

I did not wait for very long. The staff was very kind and accommodating since I needed to bring my 4 year old with me. Dr. Kaplan listened to me, addressed my concerns, was honest with me and didn’t rush me.

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Obstetrical Ultrasound

I feel like she actually listens to me and provides in depth answers to my questions

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Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

My appointment was delayed by 40 minutes. Otherwise everything went very well and my concerns were addressed promptly.

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Follow-up Visit (Problem / Complication)

The whole staff at Laurel is great. They are so kind and very professional. Dr. Kaplon explained everything very clearly to my husband and I. I trusted and trust her expertise.

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Follow-up

It was our first time meeting Dr Kaplon. She was very patient, thorough, and answered all of our questions. We left feeling at very ease, knowing she may deliver our baby.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

The care and information that Dr. Kaplon provided

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Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Kaplon is extremely thorough and has impeccable bedside manners. She was patient, kind, and spent adequate time ensuring she answered all of our questions so we felt comfortable moving forward with our plan of care.

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Follow-up

I love Dr Kaplon, she takes the time to talk to me about things occurring in my pregnancy and better ways to handle them. She is polite and caring; and understanding.

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Post-Partum Appointment

Staff and experience was very pleasant. Rita Kaplon spent the time to listen and answer my questions. I felt better leaving the office.

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Annual Exam

Dr Kaplan takes the time to listen and gives valuable feedback and advice

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Annual Exam

Dr Kaplon is so easy to talk with. She is friendly and approachable.

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Follow-up

I love Doctor Kaplan she is an amazing surgeon and doctor she takes time to listen and actually help her patients

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