Summary

Dr. Edward Platia is a cardiovascular disease specialist with five decades of experience treating heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1977. Dr. Platia pursued additional specialized training in cardiovascular diseases at Johns Hopkins Hospital and internal medicine at Stanford University Hospital. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Platia practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He treats patients with heart rhythm disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart block conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function, monitoring cardiac devices, and placing leadless pacemakers for patients who need heart rhythm support. Patients rate Dr. Platia 5.0 stars on average for his cardiovascular care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

110 Irving St NW Room 5A-12

110 Irving St NW Room 5A-12Washington, DC 20010

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCWaldorf , MDWaldorf , MDBethesda , MD
Med School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Perugia Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: State University of New York Downstate
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward V. Platia

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edward V. Platia has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edward V. Platia has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Coronary Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Johns Hopkins Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine
Johns Hopkins Hospital1977

Medical School

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore MdGraduated in 1976
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Edward Platia speak?
Dr. Edward Platia speaks English.
Where is Dr. Edward Platia's office located?
Dr. Edward Platia's office is located at 110 Irving St NW Room 5A-12, Washington, DC, 20010.
Which hospitals is Dr. Edward Platia affiliated with?
Dr. Edward Platia is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.

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