Rita Kaplon

Rita Kaplon, MD

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Book Appointment Laurel OB/GYN

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

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.

Patient Reviews

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Annual Exam

I arrived early and was seen right away - love how efficient the front of house is Dr. Kaplon is friendly and genuine and I appreciate her thorough answers whenever I have questions. Exams are quick and painless. Overall I appreciate the balance of efficiency and care. I don't feel like just another name on a clipboard, but I feel like they respect my time.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Kaplan is great! She didn’t make me wait a long time. She listened and was sympathetic to my concerns. She has never treated me differently or down-played my concerns because I am a person of color.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Kaplon always has the happiest demeanor. She tells me everything going on and always makes me feel less stressed when I leave.

Follow-up Visit (Problem / Complication)

Dr. Kaplon and her team made the worst day of my life a little less awful by being genuinely caring and making me feel like it was all going to be OK

Annual Exam

Dr. Kaplon listened to my complaints and provided feedback and patetience.

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Annual Exam

She takes her time and listens to me. The papsmear was very minimal pain!

Annual Exam

Staff are very nice!!! Dr. Kaplon is friendly and amazing, she listens to my concerns, spends a good amount of time with me each time, and is very professional. Wait time is minimum.

Pre-Operative Evaluation

Provider took time to answer all questions and was very thorough with information. Provider was amiable and sympathetic.

Annual Exam

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OB Care

Dr. Kaplon is so kind!

Annual Exam

Their staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They always show they care by asking me questions about my health and listening to my concerns. They then give me direction and options to improve my health. I always feel they do a very complete and important annual exam.

Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Kaplon was kind, patient, and reassuring. She took the time to listen to my concerns and explain the diagnosis.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Annual Exam

Dr.Kaplon is a wonderful listener who always takes any problems or questions seriously and answers kindly and informatively. I love coming to see her because I know I’m going to be heard and that we’ll share some laughs. I’ve never looked forward to doctor visits until I met her! I’m lucky to call her my doctor.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Dr. Kaplon was attentive and informative. She listened to me, answered my questions and even shared information with me about menopause (which no GYN has ever done with me before).

Salpingectomy

-walked me through the entire procedure and answered every question I had until I was at ease -incredibly welcoming and friendly -the surgery was done so well that there are almost no marks left

Follow-up

Dr. Kaplon takes the time to answer all of my questions and gives thoughtful feedback.

Annual Exam

Dr. Kaplon is awesome! She’s super friendly and made me feel comfortable while I was there. The nurse who helped with the exam was also extremely nice (I don’t remember her name).

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Follow-up Visit (Problem / Complication)

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All the staff is always so nice and helpful.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Knowledgeable, caring, friendly staff

OB Care

Easy

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Follow-up

I love coming to Laurel! Dr. Kaplon, Shannon, Dr. Moore, Mel, and everyone, make me feel welcome.

IUD Insertion / Removal

Friendly, quick and easy visit

Post-Partum Appointment

Dr. Kaplon is patient and attentive and always makes sure all of your questions are addressed.