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Dr. Arden Pletzer MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7950 N Shadeland Ave Suite 100 Indianapolis IN, 46250About
Dr. Arden Pletzer is a physiatrist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Pletzer is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Pletzer focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Pletzer can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1982
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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