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Summary
Dr. Joseph Platz treats pleural effusion, atrial fibrillation, and hiatal hernia, and performs myotomy. He practices surgery and thoracic surgery with 15 years of experience. Dr. Platz is affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital Saint Louis, SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital Centralia, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon. He completed his medical education at the Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and sees patients in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Saint Louis, Missouri.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Joseph John Platz has 7 locationsSsm Health Medical Group
2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 220Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Tel: (618) 899-3900
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Ssm Health Medical Group
1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500Richmond Heights, MO 63117 Tel: (314) 925-4770
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Slucare General Surgery
3655 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 Tel: (314) 577-6131
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Ssm Health Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon
1 Good Samaritan WayMount Vernon, IL 62864 Tel: (618) 242-4600
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 Tel: (314) 577-8000
Saint Louis University Division Of Cardiology
1008 S Spring Ave Ste 2100Saint Louis, MO 63110Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Joseph John Platz, MD | Dr. Gerald Edwin Fox, MD | Dr. Moungar Elton Cooper, MD | Dr. Udaya Kumara Liyanage, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 60 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Mount Vernon , IL | Mount Vernon , IL | Mount Vernon , IL | Mount Vernon , IL |
| Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont | Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph John Platz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph John Platz has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph John Platz has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Joseph John Platz holds an expired medical license in the states of Illinois and Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Platz's NPI number is 1699074336.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Platz affiliated with?
- Dr. Joseph Platz is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Ssm Health Saint Marys Hospital Saint Louis, Ssm Health Saint Marys Hospital Centralia, Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, and SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MOUNT VERNON.
- Where is Dr. Joseph Platz's office located?
- Dr. Joseph Platz's office is located at 2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 220, Mount Vernon, IL, 62864.
- Does Dr. Joseph Platz accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Platz accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Joseph Platz accepting new patients?
- Dr. Joseph Platz is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joseph Platz's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Platz?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Joseph Platz here on Vitals.
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