Dr. William D. Pletcher M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
303 S Nappanee St Elkhart IN, 46514About
Dr. William Pletcher is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Elkhart, IN. Dr. Pletcher specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1955
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Vascular Disease
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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