Dr. Robert Platzman D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
601 Ewing St Suite C-7 Princeton NJ, 08540About
Dr. Robert Platzman practices Geriatric Medicine in Princeton, NJ. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Platzman works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1999
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Parkinson's Disease
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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