Dr. David Howard Plotkin M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine
18111 Prince Philip Dr Suite 304 Olney MD, 20832Rating
4/5
About
Dr. David Plotkin practices Sleep Medicine in Olney, MD. Dr. Plotkin studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1993
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1993
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- High Cholesterol
- Swimmer's Ear
- Hemophilia
- Contact Dermatitis
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Vascular Disease
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