John D. Rothpletz, MD

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Get to know Diagnostic Radiologist Dr. John D. Rothpletz, who serves patients in Louisville, Kentucky.

Specializing in teleradiology, Dr. Rothpletz is a highly trained diagnostic radiologist who is a part of the team of professionals at X-Ray Associates of Louisville, which he joined in 2005.

X-Ray Associates of Louisville is a unique group of sub-specialized radiologists that provides exceptional diagnostic and interventional care to patients and extensive radiology service to the referring physicians. The radiologists have the benefit of state-of-the-art technology. They also provide sub-specialized cross-sectional interpretations for multiple satellite specialized surgical groups in Louisville. Patients and referring physicians can be assured of unsurpassed excellence. 

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Rothpletz graduated with his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1997. He followed up with a residency in diagnostic radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, and a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the said establishment. 

Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in diagnostic radiology through the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is a not-for-profit physician-led organization that oversees the certification and ongoing professional development of specialists in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics.

Licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky, Dr. Rothpletz is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville.

Diagnostic radiology refers to the field of medicine that uses non-invasive imaging scans to diagnose a patient. A diagnostic radiologist is a physician who uses imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options. 

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