Dr. Kenneth Barry Platnick MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
300 Exempla Cir Suite 360 Lafayette CO, 80026About
Dr. Kenneth Platnick is a trauma surgeon practicing in Lafayette, CO. Dr. Platnick specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States 1989
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1997
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- Varicose Veins
- Concussion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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