Dr. Dimitris Platis, MD
Family Practitioner
701 N Clayton St Department Of Family Wilmington DE, 19805About
Dr. Dimitris Platis is a family practitioner practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Platis specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Platis possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ross University School of Medicine Medical Degree 2007
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Fellowships
- Jamaica Hospital hospice and palliative medicine 2012
- New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens geriatric medicine 2014
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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Dimitris Platis, who serves patients in Queens, New York.
Dr. Platis is a fellowship-trained geriatrician working within the Department of Geriatrics at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
“At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, we are passionate about providing high-quality care to New York City’s most culturally diverse borough. Located in Flushing, New York, you do not have to leave your neighborhood to access outstanding care from Weil Cornell Medicine Physicians. As a patient, you can expect to receive comprehensive care and a full range of support services from our award-winning centers dedicated to treating cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurologic disorders, and digestive conditions” as stated on their website.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Platis graduated with his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2007. He then went on to perform his residency in family medicine at St. Francis Hospital in 2011, his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Jamaica Hospital in 2012, and his fellowship in geriatric medicine at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens in 2014.
Following his training, he attained board certification in family medicine, geriatric medicine & hospice and palliative medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.
In his professional experience, Dr. Platis is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Hospice Care Network.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.
On a more personal note, Dr. Platis speaks both English and Greek.
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