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Dr. Joseph Platz, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
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Dr. Joseph Platz, MD is a General Surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL.
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Dr. Joseph Platz, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Mount Vernon, IL
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Dr. Joseph Platz, MD is a General Surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL.

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Dr. Platz graduated from University of Vermont. Dr. Joseph Platz, MD is a General Surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL. Dr. Platz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis. At present, Dr. Platz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Platz's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Platz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Pleural Effusion
Lung Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Lung Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Lung Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Thoracentesis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Secondary Malignancies
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Aetna
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Alliance EPO
  • Preferred Care Blue PPO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ssm Health Medical Group-Samaritan Way-Heart & Vascular Services
    2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 220, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 899-3900
  2. 2 Bethesda Gen Hosp SNF
    3655 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 577-6131
  3. 3 Office
    6420 Clayton Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 768-8656
  4. 4 Comprehensive Vascular Services LLC
    1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 63117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 925-4770

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Jun 29, 2022
Explains very well. Has a great personality. His staff are very friendly and helpful.
Gladys Myers — Jun 29, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Platz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Platz's profile.

Dr. Joseph Platz, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Platz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis

    6420 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights, MO