Dr. Gregory Pletz MD
Emergency Physician
2570 Haymaker Rd Monroeville PA, 15146About
Dr. Gregory Pletz practices Emergency Medicine in Monroeville, PA. Dr. Pletz assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Pletz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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