Dr. Carl Andrew Plonsky M.D.
Pediatrician
1530 S Union Ave Suite 8 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Carl Plonsky is a pediatrician practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Plonsky is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Plonsky diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Plonsky can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1968
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Seattle Super Doctors
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sleep Disorders
- Birth Defects
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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