Dr. David Wesley Pletcher MD
Family Practitioner
100 Sas Campus Dr Cary NC, 27513About
Dr. David Pletcher is a family practitioner practicing in Cary, NC. Dr. Pletcher specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pletcher possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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University of Mi Med Sch 1985
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