Dr. Jonathan D. Plitman MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
624 Quaker Ln Suite 100d High Point NC, 27262About
Dr. Jonathan Plitman practices Pulmonology in High Point, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Plitman manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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