Dr. Marie E. Pletsch, MD

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Dr. Pletsch graduated with her medical degree in 1962 from the University of Toronto. She then completed an internship in 1963 and then a three year residency from Cook County Hospital. After obtaining her medical degree, Dr. Marie E. Pletsch completed an internship in 1963 and then a three year residency from Cook County Hospital. She is board certified in Plastic Surgery as well as being a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association and Santa Cruz County Medical Society. Dr. Marie E. Pletsch currently serves patients at her own private practice. Plastic surgery is defined as a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature.

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Marie E. Pletsch, MD, is an Established Plastic Surgeon in Scotts Valley and Monterey Bay, California Marie E. Pletsch, MD, is a well-versed plastic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Santa Cruz Can-Am Medical Group Inc, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Medical Center of Monterey Bay Inc, and Genesis, Inc., in Scotts Valley and Monterey, California. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at Dignity Health Medical Network/Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, California, and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California. She has an impressive professional journey that spans forty-nine years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, reconstructive surgery, and MedSpa services. Dr. Pletsch is retiring from her surgical and weight management practice effective 12/31/18. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. For more information about Dr. Marie E. Pletsch, please visit http://www.drpletsch.com/meet-dr-pletsch.html. Marie E. Pletsch, MD, attended the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was awarded her medical degree in 1962. She served her internship and cher three-year general surgery residency at Cook County Hospital, now The John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, in Chicago, Illinois, and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, California, and conducted her second residency in plastic surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in San Francisco, California, which included a rotation through Letterman Army Hospital, Contra Costa County Hospital, San Quentin Prison Hospital, U.S. Public Health Hospital and Southern Pacific Hospital. Dr. Pletsch further received board certification in plastic surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations, such as the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the Santa Cruz County Medical Society. For more information about Dr. Marie E. Pletsch, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1636235-Marie-Pletsch-Plastic-Surgeon-Scotts-Valley-CA-95066.

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