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Dr. Alan Plauka M.D., Internist
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Dr. Alan Plauka M.D.

Internist

4/5(11)
240 Williamson St Suite 402 Elizabeth NJ, 07202
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Alan Plauka is an internist practicing in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Plauka specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Plauka provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

St George',s University MD

Saint George`s University / School of Medicine 1984

St. George's University School of Medicine 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male Spanish 34 years of experience

Treatments

  • Headaches
  • High Cholesterol
  • Allergies
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Back Pain
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Bronchitis
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Alan Plauka M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1171 Elizabeth Ave

1171 Elizabeth Ave -
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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New patients: 908-527-0200

Practice At 240 Williamson St Suite 402

240 Williamson St Suite 402 -
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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New patients: 908-687-8686, 908-354-8900

1150 DICKINSON ST -
ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
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New patients: 908-354-8900
Fax: 908-354-0007

NJ MedCare, Linden, NJ

520 N Wood Ave -
Linden, NJ 07036
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New patients: 908-925-2100

Dr. Alan Plauka M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Plauka


4.0

Based on 11 reviews

Dr. Alan Plauka M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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