Dr. Fredric Robert Plotkin M.D.
Emergency Physician
2602 FALL BROOK ST SAN ANTONIO TX, 78232About
Dr. Fredric Plotkin practices Emergency Medicine in Miami, FL. Dr. Plotkin 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. Plotkin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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