Summary

Dr. Peter Platzer is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center, bringing nearly five decades of medical practice to his patients. With 49 years of experience caring for families, Dr. Platzer is board-certified in family medicine and serves patients who speak English.

Dr. Platzer is affiliated with Indian Path Community Hospital and practices throughout Kingsport, Tennessee. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. His practice offers essential diagnostic services such as blood tests and complete blood counts, and he provides preventive care including flu vaccinations. Patients have rated Dr. Platzer 4.8 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive family medicine care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 49 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Peter Benham Platzer has 7 locations

Etsu Family Physicians Of Kingsport

102 E Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Platzer Peter Office

2004 American Way Ste 207Kingsport, TN 37660
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Peter Benham Platzer Md

1120 Sussex DrKingsport, TN 37660

Ballad Health Family Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics Of Kingsport

2204 Pavilion Dr Ste 310Kingsport, TN 37660
Mon8:00 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

Holston Valley Medical Center

130 W Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660

Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine Kingsport

2204 Pavilion Dr Ste 200Kingsport, TN 37660
Mon8:00 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

Indian Path Community Hospital

2000 BrooksideKingsport, TN 37660

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
3.7 
49 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Kingsport , TNBoca Raton , FLOrlando , FLLawrenceville , GA
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter Benham Platzer

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Optima Health
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter Benham Platzer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter Benham Platzer has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Allergy
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Immunotherapy
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Peter Platzer speak?
Dr. Peter Platzer speaks English.
Where is Dr. Peter Platzer's office located?
Dr. Peter Platzer's office is located at 102 E Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN, 37660.
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