Dr. Joseph John Platz, MD

Dr. Joseph Platz is a thoracic surgeon specializing in surgery with advanced expertise in thoracic surgery procedures. He earned his medical degree from The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and has practiced for 15 years. His extensive experience encompasses the surgical treatment of complex chest and lung conditions.

Dr. Platz maintains hospital affiliations with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital in Saint Louis, SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital in Centralia, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He practices across multiple locations in Illinois and Missouri, including Mount Vernon, Richmond Heights, and Saint Louis. His clinical expertise focuses on treating lung cancer, including both non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. He performs specialized procedures such as arterial line placement, sedation management, and chest …fluoroscopy to provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care.