Dr. Nicholas Joseph Placentra D.O.
Family Practitioner
240 Highway 105 Ext Suite 100 Boone NC, 28607Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Nicholas Placentra is a family practitioner practicing in Boone, NC. Dr. Placentra 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. Placentra 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.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Fibromyalgia
- Sleep Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Nicholas Joseph Placentra D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 240 Highway 105 Ext Suite 100
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