Summary

Dr. Lawrence Platt is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated four decades to preserving and restoring vision for his patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Urbana and completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990. Dr. Platt holds board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and also earned an MBA, bringing both clinical expertise and healthcare leadership skills to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Platt practices at Eye Specialists in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, and maintains an affiliation with Ascension All Saints Hospital Spring Street Campus. He also sees patients at the Milwaukee Campus of Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee. His expertise focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Dr. Platt performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, and he provides anti-VEGF treatments for retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 40 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • 22 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Lawrence W Platt has 2 locations

Eye Specialists - Mount Pleasant

5802 Washington AveMount Pleasant, WI 53406

Milwaukee Campus-Children's Wisconsin

8915 W Connell AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Lawrence W Platt, MD, MBADr. Peter Stedman Foote, MDDr. Jason N Edmonds, MDDr. Nicholas J Frame, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
4.8 
40 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Russian Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks Spanish, Russian
Mount Pleasant , WIMilwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WIBrookfield , WI
Med School: University of Illinois, Urbana Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: University of Wisconsin Schoolof Medicine and Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lawrence W Platt

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Network Health Plan
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Unity Health Insurance
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Lawrence W Platt has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lawrence W Platt has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin1990

Medical School

University of Illinois, UrbanaGraduated in 2011
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoGraduated in 1986

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Does Lawrence Platt accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Lawrence Platt affiliated with?
Lawrence Platt is affiliated with Ascension All Saints Hospital Spring Street Campus.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Platt?
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Does Lawrence Platt accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Lawrence Platt has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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