Overview
Dr. Joseph Platz is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for lung cancer, tumors of the esophagus and mediastinum, reflux disease, hernias of the diaphragm, and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest cavity. He performs lung resections, mediastinal tumor resections, pleural and intrapleural interventions. Dr. Platz uses innovative techniques in his practice, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, to reduce pain, scarring and recovery time. Dr. Platz is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Platz enjoys skiing. He previously worked in the field of information technology.
His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, St. Louis, MO 63117
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Platz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Platz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Platz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Platz by calling their office at 314-925-4770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Platz a top-rated expert for Fibrosing Mediastinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Platz is classified as an Experienced expert for Fibrosing Mediastinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph Platz specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Platz is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Esophageal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph Platz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Platz has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibrosing Mediastinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Platz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Platz accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Platz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-925-4770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- AchalasiaDr. Platz isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Platz isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Platz isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Platz isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Platz isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Platz isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.