Dr. Patricia A. Pletke M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg VA, 24503About
Dr. Patricia Pletke practices Geriatric Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Pletke 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Verna R Sellers MD3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg VA 24503
- Dr. Charles E. Driscoll M.D.2323 Memorial Ave Lynchburg VA 24501
- Dr. Lauren Marie Massaro MD173 Bockman Park Drive Amherst VA 24521
- Dr. Anu Rupa Mehra MD2097 Langhorne Rd Lynchburg VA 24501