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Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO.
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Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 63
Denver, CO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO.

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Dr. Platnick graduated from Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO and has 35 years experience. Dr. Platnick currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Denver Health Medical Center. At present, Dr. Platnick received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Platnick's office accepts new patients. Dr. Platnick also speaks Spanish. Dr. Platnick is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Rib Fracture
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Rib Fracture
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • AvMed
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • CU Health Plan - Extended-CO

Locations

  1. 1 Denver Health Medical Ctr Mc0224
    777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 436-6000
  2. 2 Lafayette Clinic-Neurology
    300 Exempla Cir Ste 400, Lafayette, CO 80026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 689-6560
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  3. 3 Denver Health Medical Ctr Mc0224
    777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 602-1830
  4. 4 Office
    2480 W 26th Ave Ste 200B, Denver, CO 80211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 689-6560

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4.6
Based on 10 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Jun 22, 2016
Dr Platnick saved my life. I had a very difficult colonoscopy because of my obesity. Dr Platnick, partner physicians and his support staff pulled me through a difficult recovery. I was a difficult patient at best but they stuck with me and I am forever grateful.
Westminster, CO — Jun 22, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Platnick's profile.

Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD is affiliated with Denver Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Platnick, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Denver Health Medical Center

    777 Bannock St, Denver, CO